Senior Building Surveyor - Planned Works

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Senior Building Surveyor - Planned Works

£46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary + £5,000 market supplement + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P2432

Are you an experienced building surveyor ready to lead on improving the quality, safety and sustainability of council housing? We’re recruiting a Senior Building Surveyor to join our Planned Works team, taking responsibility for delivering capital improvement programmes and planned maintenance projects.

This role offers the chance to shape major improvements to our housing stock, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to a high‑performing, resident‑focused service.

About the role

As our Senior Building Surveyor (Planned Works), you will lead the client‑side procurement and management of specialist contractors and ensure all planned works comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022. You will manage planned maintenance budgets, attend monthly core group and workstream meetings with our partnering contractor, and support resident engagement events.

You will also manage and support team members through regular performance and development discussions. In addition, you’ll contribute to policy updates, compliance monitoring and service improvements, working closely with colleagues across Housing to support the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy.

About you

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a member of RICS or CIOB, with experience delivering planned works programmes and individual capital works projects. You should have strong building contract management skills and experience in tendering and procurement, including an understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.

You’ll bring advanced knowledge of construction related legislation and best practice, including Health & Safety, Construction Design & Management 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012), Decent Homes Standard, and Awaab’s Law. Applicants should understand the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, its underpinning principles and the key Consumer Standards, especially those linking to maintenance and refurbishment.

Surveying expertise is required in diagnosing building defects relating to both traditional and non‑traditional forms of construction. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is confidence in managing, contractors, budgets and project delivery. You should also be proficient with IT systems such as MS Office, MS Project, CAD, housing management systems (e.g. MRI) and asset management software. IOSH and asbestos-related qualifications are required (or a willingness to obtain them promptly).

Join us in our aim to make St Albans City and District ‘carbon neutral’ by 2030, guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team, you will have access to:

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mark Johnson, Planned Maintenance Manager, on Mark.Johnson@stalbans.gov.uk

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details about the role visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 01 March 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 09 March 2026

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.