Area Building Surveyor

West Sussex County Council; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bognor Regis is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to manage multiple properties and projects. The role requires chartered membership in a professional body and at least 3 years of experience in building surveying. Candidates will work closely with the Estates team, conduct site reviews, respond to technical queries, and lead project teams. This position offers an engaging work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Laptop and mobile if applicable

Discounts and offers through benefits platform

Qualifications

• Chartered level membership is essential for the role.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in building surveying and contract management.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of properties is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Estates team to understand Facilities Management responsibilities.
• Conduct annual site reviews and proactively identify projects.
• Respond to reactive jobs and provide technical expertise.

Skills

Chartered level membership

Experience managing multiple buildings

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of building construction

Experience leading project teams

Education

Membership of RICS or relevant professional body

Job description

About the job

Our work in the Building Surveying Team and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Work closely with the Estates team to fully understand Facilities Management responsibilities for each of the buildings and at times liaise with building tenants.
• Conduct annual site reviews to proactively identify projects that require budgeting and completion as part of planned programmes of activity.
• Respond to reactive jobs and queries received via the Helpdesk from customers, providing technical expertise to troubleshoot building faults and identify appropriate course of action.
• Taking the technical lead on specific surveying topics, including advising, mentoring, remaining up to date with relevant legislation, procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct, upholding best practice standards.

You will be the driving force behind managing projects effectively, utilising your in-depth knowledge to assess the most appropriate course of action presented by each site visit.

In collaboration with other Surveying and Engineering staff, you will engage with other professionals including contractors to offer support and specialist knowledge across various facets of building operations, defect analysis, and project execution.

Join our team of expert surveyors and your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring that our properties meet safety and quality standards!

We would love to hear from you if you have

• A Chartered level membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) or relevant membership of a relevant professional body.
• Proven experience in the application of building surveying, preparing specifications, work schedules, and managing contracts. A minimum of 3 years working practice is required.
• Experience of managing multiple buildings / property portfolio.
• The ability to think strategically to identify future need and priorities and produce considered and measured prioritised plans for work and projects to maximise restricted resources.
• Experience leading project teams and positively interacting with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for building construction, regulatory requirements, as well as an understanding of asset management maintenance design, construction procedures, techniques, and statutory approval processes.
• Proficiency briefing and overseeing consultants, acting as a client-side advisor and technical expert, including working with other Building Surveyors.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and / or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached .

Rewards and Benefits

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 30 days annual leave, plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.