Building Surveying Manager

Sellick Partnership; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is delighted to support a leading local authority in recruiting a Building Surveying Manager to oversee major investment and maintenance across a substantial residential portfolio in Ipswich. The role combines leadership of a surveyors and technical team with strategic asset management in a hybrid working environment.

You will deliver high-value capital works, planned maintenance and responsive repair strategies, while managing budgets and collaborating with tenants,

Qualifications

• Building Surveying Degree (or equivalent property qualification).
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body (desirable).
• Extensive post-qualification Building Surveying experience.
• Strong project and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building Surveyors and technical officers.
• Deliver major capital works, planned maintenance and housing improvement programmes.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition and compliance projects.
• Manage procurement activity, tendering exercises and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance across CDM, Health & Safety, Building Regulations and statutory requirements.
• Lead project delivery from feasibility, specification and design through to completion.
• Manage significant budgets and provide strategic asset management advice.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, senior stakeholders and councillors.
• Drive continuous improvement across property and housing maintenance services.
• Prepare reports, policies and strategies for senior leadership and committee meetings.

Skills

Strong project and people management

Education

Building Surveying Degree (or equivalent property qualification)

IOSH Managing Safely

Membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body

Job description

Building Surveying Manager

Housing Asset Management | Capital Projects | Planned Maintenance

Salary: £48,738 - £50,908

Location: Ipswich (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, with approximately 2 days on site

Sellick Partnership is delighted to collaborate with a leading local authority for the recruitment of two experienced Building Surveying Managers to join a leading local authority housing service.

This role is ideal for a qualified Building Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor, Property Maintenance Manager, or Housing Asset professional looking to lead major investment and maintenance programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio.

You will be responsible for delivering high-value capital improvement projects, planned maintenance programmes, responsive repairs strategies, and housing asset initiatives while managing a team of surveyors and technical professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building Surveyors and technical officers.
• Deliver major capital works, planned maintenance and housing improvement programmes.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition and compliance projects.
• Manage procurement activity, tendering exercises and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance across CDM, Health & Safety, Building Regulations and statutory requirements.
• Lead project delivery from feasibility, specification and design through to completion.
• Manage significant budgets and provide strategic asset management advice.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, senior stakeholders and councillors.
• Drive continuous improvement across property and housing maintenance services.
• Prepare reports, policies and strategies for senior leadership and committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Building Surveying Degree (or equivalent property qualification)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional body (desirable)
• Extensive post-qualification Building Surveying experience
• Strong project and people management skills

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.