Building Surveying Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Construction, Property and Engineering in Ipswich is seeking a Building Surveying Manager to lead a technical surveying team on behalf of a public sector organisation.

The role focuses on capital projects, maintenance, and building pathology, with responsibility for contract administration and budget management. A driving licence and MRICS/MCIOB/AssocRICS or equivalent public sector experience are required. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• MRICS, MCIOB, or AssocRICS (or equivalent public sector surveying experience).
• Strong background in contract administration and building pathology.
• Proven team management and budget handling experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and proximity to Ipswich.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of building surveyors and technical officers.
• Oversee capital projects, planned maintenance, and structural compliance across property and housing portfolios.
• Act as Contract Administrator / Employer's Agent on major works (JCT/NEC).
• Diagnose structural defects and manage damp/mould remediation programmes.
• Manage capital budgets, gateway reports, and contractor performance.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Contract administration

Building pathology

Driving licence

Education

MRICS/MCIOB/AssocRICS

Job description

Job Title: Building Surveying Manager

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £51,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking a Building Surveying Manager to lead a technical surveying team in Ipswich on behalf of a public sector organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of building surveyors and technical officers.
• Oversee capital projects, planned maintenance, and structural compliance across property and housing portfolios.
• Act as Contract Administrator / Employer's Agent on major works (JCT/NEC).
• Diagnose structural defects and manage damp/mould remediation programmes.
• Manage capital budgets, gateway reports, and contractor performance.

Requirements:

• MRICS, MCIOB, or AssocRICS (or equivalent public sector surveying experience).
• Strong background in contract administration and building pathology.
• Proven team management and budget handling experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and proximity to Ipswich.

Package:

• Salary: £51,000 per annum
• Excellent public sector pension, holiday entitlement, and flexible/hybrid working options.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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