Building Fabric Surveyor

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is looking for a Building Fabric Surveyor to manage maintenance projects and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should hold a NEBOSH certificate and have excellent communication and IT skills. This permanent full-time position offers numerous benefits including generous leave and pension schemes. Office is based in Loughborough, with an emphasis on collaboration within an engaged team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Competitive pension schemes

Childcare support initiatives

Access to sports facilities

Season ticket loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate is mandatory.
• Experience in managing projects and budgets is essential.
• Strong IT abilities with specific software experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver long-term maintenance and campus-wide projects.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across the university.
• Manage contractors employed on projects to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

NVQ4 in a related field

HNC/HND in construction related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

NBS

AutoCAD

Job description

Building Fabric Surveyor

Posting date: 29 September 2025

Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per year • Hours: Full time • Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire • Remote working: On-site only • Company: Loughborough University • Job type: Permanent • Job reference: REQ250879

Overview

Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. For the Estates department, we are expected to work a minimum of 3 days on campus.

The Estates and Facilities management team are looking for a friendly, outgoing and approachable individual to work with four other Building Fabric Surveyors in the team to deliver building technical support to the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, tender, procure and deliver long term maintenance and campus wide projects across the Loughborough University campus.
• Take responsibility for projects and ensure minimum compliance and Loughborough standards are met.
• Manage budget responsibility for works undertaken and provide updates on progress.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues from all areas of the university, such as schools, professional services, campus living, sports teams and tenants, to deliver to our structured programme and delivery schedule.
• Direct and manage the control of contractors employed on projects.

Key Requirements

• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• NVQ4 in a related field
• HNC/HND in a construction related discipline or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with colleagues and contractors
• Excellent IT skills and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, NBS and AutoCAD

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days plus (14 days inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• Childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (salary sacrifice); and holiday play schemes
• Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan (100% scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Access to sports facilities and preferential membership packages

Why should you apply?

With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity to develop and continually grow. If this role sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed via email to [e-mail] or by telephone to 01509 226348. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments you’d like to request, please contact [e-mail]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.