Building Surveyor

Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established council is seeking two building surveyors to join their dedicated team. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of a diverse property portfolio, ensuring compliance, and managing small projects to enhance rental income. Ideal for surveyors pursuing RICS or CIOB qualifications, this position offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will play a vital role in the council's financial sustainability and community impact.

Benefits

Free Parking

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Lease Cars

Healthcare Cash Plan

Childcare Vouchers

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying with a focus on property management.
• Working towards RICS or CIOB qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance of the operational and investment portfolio.
• Ensure compliance works and inspection of empty properties.
• Develop and manage small programmes of work.

Skills

Building Surveying

Property Management

Compliance Works

Relationship Management

Education

RICS Qualification

CIOB Qualification

Job description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council holds an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, and with some other miscellaneous assets, valued at c. £300m producing an annual rental income more than £19m. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the Council and the income received significantly exceeds that generated through the collection of Council Tax. Recognising the important role Property and Assets has within the council new posts have been created and we looking to recruit two more building surveyors.

The post holder will form part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Operational and Investment portfolio, with advice from external consultants, when required. Main duties will be:

• day to day response repairs
• compliance works
• inspection of empty properties
• developing and managing small programmes of work, both capital and revenue
• ensuring works to empty properties are carried out as quickly as possible to maximise rental income
• undertake out of hours emergency duties including weekends

All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution. Developing good relationships with contractors, tenants, internal departments, and colleagues within Property is a must.

The role will be particularly attractive to a surveyor working towards RICS or CIOB qualification.

In return, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council can offer you a rewarding career, flexible working patterns and an excellent range of benefits including free parking, salary sacrifice scheme for lease cars, healthcare cash plan, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement and more.