Building Surveying Manager

MMP Consultancy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Ipswich is searching for two experienced Building Surveying Managers. The role involves leading teams to deliver projects while ensuring high-quality service delivery in building surveying practices. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and a relevant degree or professional membership. This position offers the chance to influence significant housing services within the community.

Qualifications

• At least five years of demonstrable experience in Building Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Surveying teams, ensuring project delivery.
• Perform hands-on Building Surveying work at a senior level.
• Develop staff to reach their full potential.
• Deliver surveying activities to high professional standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Commitment to continuous improvement

Knowledge of Building Surveying practices

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Education

Degree qualification or membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Role: Building Surveying Manager

Salary: £47,181 - £49,282

Location: Ipswich

About the Service The Maintenance and Contracts Service invests approximately £25 million each year in repairing, maintaining, and improving a retained housing stock of around 7,800 properties and 15 sheltered schemes, all maintained to a high local standard.

The organisation takes a holistic and integrated approach to stock management, operating a fully joined-up asset management service that oversees every stage of the process – from design through to on-site delivery – ensuring a right-first-time outcome through its directly employed trade teams.

Housing is a flagship service, providing a vital function for tenants and operating very much in the public eye. Teams benefit from working within a modern, environmentally friendly depot facility, designed to support efficient and sustainable service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation. Innovation and ambition are actively encouraged, offering a varied workload that will enable you to build on your existing expertise while developing new skills.

The Opportunity

We are seeking two Building Surveying Managers to lead and oversee all activities within the Building Surveying Service, managing a team of Building Surveyors and driving high performance across all work streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one of the Building Surveying teams, taking accountability for the delivery of various projects and programmes.
• Undertake hands‑on Building Surveying work at a senior level.
• Ensure all performance and service targets are met, developing staff to reach their full potential.
• Deliver surveying activities to the highest professional standards, including (but not limited to):
  • Diagnosing and managing housing defects
  • Managing damp and mould cases in line with Awaab's Law
  • Overseeing party wall agreements, disrepair claims, and boundary disputes
  • Assessing tenant own improvements and energy performance certificates
  • Undertaking feasibility studies, stock condition surveys, and planned maintenance
  • Designing, specifying, and project managing works
  • Managing adaptations services
• You will demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a passion for delivering an outstanding service to tenants.

About You

• A degree qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.
• At least five years of demonstrable experience in Building Surveying.
• In‑depth knowledge of Building Surveying practices and Building Regulations.