Strategic Surveyor

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Surveyor
Salary: £53,460– £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 Months)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the department

The Facilities Management Team sits within Thurrock Council's Place Directorate, which is responsible for managing and maintaining the council's operational estate and ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. We deliver a wide range of services including planned and reactive maintenance, compliance with statutory regulations and workplace optimisation. Our work underpins the council's ability to provide essential services to the community by ensuring the effective management of public assets and contributing to Thurrock's sustainability and transformation goals.

About the Role

As a Strategic Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• For the management and monitoring for hard FM budgets and contracts (circa £1.2m per annum) to ensure the service delivers consistent in budget and meets all savings and income targets.
• To provide support for contractors and consultants within the team, setting targets and monitoring performance and taking corrective action as required
• Working with the Facilities Operations Manager and Head of FM to develop the direction of the service through performance reviews and professional knowledge
• To put in place appropriate procedures and contracts in respect of statutory and regulatory compliance (asbestos, common legionella etc) and building condition surveys across all council properties etc
• Support the scoping procurement and management of third party works and services in support of delivery of all hard FM services
• Support the effective engagement with the building users so that any issues are identified at the earliest opportunity.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting the way the hard FM contracts and managed and delivered to create a real change in the property portfolio.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

• HND/ degree level electrical or a mechanical discipline with extensive experience in the management of planned and reactive maintenance
• Project Management
• FM membership (IWFM) OR RICS or an equivalent
• Detailed practical knowledge of Facilities Management related regulations and statutory requirements irrespective of health and safety and compliance.

DBS Check: Standard

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 9th October 2025

Closing Date (Internal Only): 19th October 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Simon Miller – Head of Facilities Management

simon.miller@thurrock.gov.uk | 07701 221294

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council