Building Assurance Manager

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket and technology company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Building Assurance Manager to ensure effective building assurance procedures. The role involves leading the Building Condition Survey programme, conducting quality checks, and collaborating with various teams to drive improvements. Ideal candidates possess strong technical expertise in building assurance and analytical skills, along with a proactive mindset towards solutions. This position offers a hybrid working model to support a balanced work-life integration.

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in building assurance, surveying, or construction.
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on solutions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for building assurance across UK Property.
• Lead all aspects of the Building Condition Survey (BCS) programme.
• Conduct desktop and physical BCS quality assurance checks.

Skills

Building assurance expertise

Strong analytical skills

Influencing skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about driving quality and assurance in the built environment? We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused professional with strong technical expertise to lead building assurance across our UK Property portfolio.

As the Building Assurance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust, effective, and consistent building assurance procedures are in place. You’ll collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Delivery, Procurement, and Contract Management teams, as well as with external contractors and consultants, to drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards in building quality.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for building assurance across UK Property.
• Lead on all aspects of the Building Condition Survey (BCS) programme.
• Conduct desktop and physical BCS quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical analysis to support reliable building asset and defect data for stakeholders.
• Partner with the Building Strategy Manager to identify trends and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Engage with internal teams and external partners to enhance quality outcomes.
• Be an active contributor to the Building Design Standards group.
• Stay informed on industry developments in construction, surveying, and building assurance through events and trade fairs.

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in building assurance, surveying, or construction.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing external contractors.

About Tesco

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you\'re just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we\'re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We\'re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, please click here for more information. And if you\'re interested in joining our team but don\'t tick every box, don\'t let that hold you back from applying.