Building Surveyor

British Red Cross; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Red Cross seeks a Building Surveyor to manage facilities across Southern England. This role involves overseeing projects related to new premises and ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance and safety across properties. The position offers a dynamic work environment with travel and flexible working options to meet diverse property needs.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution

Flexible working options

Comprehensive learning and development

Access to employee discounts

Mental health and wellbeing support

Collaborative team environment

Cycle2Work scheme available

Interest-free commuting season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Surveying qualification e.g. MCIOB, MRICS or qualified by experience.
• Experience of building surveying responsibilities.
• Ability to produce tender documents and act as contract administrator.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of facilities management projects.
• Focus on fabric-related issues and compliance with lease obligations.
• Conduct property inspections and produce reports.

Skills

Building defect diagnosis

Fire risk assessments

Asbestos management

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Team player

Dynamic and adaptable

Negotiation with external stakeholders

Education

MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent experience

Job description

Building Surveyor (Facilities Management / New Projects) *2
Location: Across Southern England
Salary: £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Permanent Contract

At the British Red Cross, we’re looking for qualified (or experienced) surveyors to join our regional teams.Are you a solutions-focused surveyor who can take accountability for all property-related budgets to help drive significant revenue efficiencies?
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please keep reading….

A day in the life of a Building Surveyor (Facilities Management / New Projects)
In these challenging roles you'll be responsible for the delivery of facilities management projects arising few new work (new premises, new retail units etc) or ongoing maintenance of existing facilities. The different projects arise from escalations from our TFM (Total Facilities Management) contractor across our property estate. Your focus will be on fabric-related issues (such as roof replacement, damp and mould issues, and planned maintenance…). This work helps us fulfil our lease obligations, maintain our estate but most importantly keep our properties open for use.

Your expertise and fast reactions will ensure consistent support across all property-related activity.

This role sits within the Building Surveying function of the Property team. You’ll collaborate closely with the Facilities Management, Estates Surveying and Project Management teams who make up the wider Property Department. You’ll work with a high level of delegated authority and autonomy to deliver agreed outcomes. The area you will cover is vast but diverse and rewarding. This role is expected to be out on the road and often with little notice given due to the nature of reactive repairs.

Our southern team cover a wide variety of facilities across the south of England. The successful candidates for this region will be largely working from home, with regular site visits in the area. Readiness to travel and work outside normal hours is a regular feature of this role. The role comes with a company car due to the travel involved.

To be a successful Building Surveyor, you’ll:

• Have a surveying qualification e.g. MCIOB, MRICS or qualified by experience.
• Have experience of the different responsibilities associated with building surveying. For example: building defect diagnosis, fire risk assessments, asbestos management, basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Be a dynamic yet adaptable person with the drive and determination to manage and prioritise your workload across a multi-site portfolio.
• Have the experience of carrying out property inspections and producing reports.
• Be able to produce tender documents, arrange tenders and act as a contract administrator.
• Be negotiating with all levels of external stakeholders including landlords and solicitors.
• Be a team player who is solution-oriented, communicates well, and influences effectively.
• Have a full UK driving licence and can travel within your region (sometimes with little notice).

Interested?Closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on Sunday 13^th July 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working:We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development:Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts:Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing:Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working:Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan:Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain compelled to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN). Plus our LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

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