Building Services Surveyor

North Tyneside Council; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Benefits Scheme

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is seeking an experienced Building Services Surveyor to join our Building Surveying team. You will maintain, improve and develop a diverse property portfolio, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and sustainable while supporting planned maintenance, capital projects and energy efficiency.

The role covers surveys, condition reporting, project delivery oversight and technical advice to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services engineering, property maintenance, and building surveying in public or private sector.
• Knowledge of building construction, maintenance practices and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, specifications and contract documentation.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys and inspections, prepare condition reports for lifecycle plans.
• Contribute to planned and reactive maintenance projects.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Monitor delivery, programmes and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Provide technical advice and support to stakeholders and project teams.
• Assist in asset management strategy development and implementation.
• Support energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon reduction across the portfolio.

Skills

Building services experience

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Building Services Surveyor | Place and Economy Directorate

Grade 9 | £40,444 - £44,253

Supporting Innovative Building Services solutions for North Tyneside

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Services Surveyor to join our Building Surveying team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the maintenance, improvement, and development of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring that our buildings remain safe, compliant, sustainable, and fit for purpose.

Working across a range of corporate, educational, community, and operational buildings, you will provide professional building services expertise, supporting the delivery of planned maintenance programmes, capital projects, condition surveys, and statutory compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys and inspections of buildings, identifying maintenance requirements and preparing condition reports for life cycle investment plans.
• Contribute to planned and reactive maintenance projects.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, cost estimates, and tender documentation.
• Monitor project delivery, programmes, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Provide technical advice and professional support to stakeholders, service managers, and project teams.
• Assist in the development and implementation of asset management strategies.
• Support energy efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction initiatives across the property portfolio.

About You

• Experience in building services (mechanical and/or electrical), property maintenance, building surveying within a public or private sector environment.
• Knowledge of building construction, maintenance practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience of managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical Design, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across sites as required.

Desired Requirements:

• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or equivalent), or working towards professional accreditation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Contact:

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

Sharon Mackay

Design Services Manager, Public Buildings and Design

[e-mail]

An Enhanced Level DBS Check will be required for this post

Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.