Building Surveyor

Pertemps; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to manage maintenance and improvement projects for a diverse portfolio of properties. Responsibilities include handling reactive and preventative maintenance, conducting surveys, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience, strong technical skills in building maintenance, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This is an excellent opportunity to support asset management in a public service context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in the relevant field.
• Experience managing a variety of property types.
• People management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive maintenance issues across the property portfolio.
• Lead refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Undertake building condition surveys and produce reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of building maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join our clients Property Services Team. This is a key role supporting the effective management and maintenance of a varied portfolio of Council-owned assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to reactive maintenance issues across the property portfolio
• Plan and deliver cyclical and preventative maintenance programmes
• Lead refurbishment and improvement projects, particularly for commercial and industrial premises
• Undertake building condition surveys and prepare technical reports
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and council policies
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery
• Provide professional advice on building-related matters to support strategic asset management
• Produce Schedule of Condition and dilapidation reports for the Estates Manager
• Set up contracts, produce Contract Documents (i.e. JCT), Contract Management

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing a range of property types, including commercial, industrial, leisure, and historic buildings
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, refurbishment, and construction practices
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• A relevant qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach and commitment to public service values
• Minimum 5 years post‑graduation experience in relevant field
• Experience of using AutoCAD and producing dwg drawings
• People management experience