Building Surveyor

Government of The United Kingdom; Browney; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a construction consultant to provide cost-effective project management and design services. Responsibilities include delivering building surveying projects, managing refurbishment and construction efforts, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Candidates should possess qualifications from HNC to degree level in relevant subjects and have experience in the industry. A competitive rewards package includes a flexible work arrangement and 27 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Attractive salaries

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Chartered in a relevant discipline with experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost-effective design and project management services.
• Manage maintenance, refurbishment, and construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and health & safety.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Administration

Building Design

Mechanical and Electrical Design

Building Surveying

Clerk of Works

Education

HNC in relevant subject

HND in relevant subject

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client‑side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team operates a blended approach with internal and external design teams and construction partners selected to suit each project's needs, with a designated project lead facilitating the process to achieve goals and success criteria in line with the RIBA stages of a project lifecycle. The overall objective is to support the Council in improving the built environment to benefit the residents of County Durham. The team has a full and varied portfolio of projects, which includes the construction of a major strategic employment site, construction of major highway junction improvements, a rolling programme of new build and refurbishment projects across the school estate, a continuous programme of capitalised maintenance condition works, public realm improvements, office accommodation fit‑out, highways infrastructure works, house building/plots, flood defence works and PFI contract management. Staff are experienced in NEC and JCT contract administration and many are accredited PRINCE2 Practitioners. The team holds a diverse range of professional accreditation and chartership including APM, IHE, CIOB, CIBSE, MIOSH, CIBSE, RICS, CIAT and RIBA.

Professional disciplines and services provided by the team include:

• Construction Project Management
• Quantity Surveying and Accounts
• Contract Administration
• Construction, Design and Management
• Programme and Project Support
• Architectural Building Design
• Mechanical and Electrical Design
• Building Surveying
• Clerk of Works

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality and multidisciplinary, cost‑effective design, project management and associated services to deliver building surveying projects or programmes for the County Council.
• Undertake condition surveys, inspections and building assessments.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of works and cost estimates.
• Manage and oversee maintenance, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, health & safety and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Prepare reports, drawings and contract documentation.
• Monitor budgets, quality and contractor performance.
• Support asset management and lifecycle planning.

Travel and travel requirements:

This is a career graded role and therefore the duties and responsibilities will differ depending on your qualifications and experience. You will be expected to travel throughout the County to undertake the role and therefore own transport will be necessary.

Qualifications and experience (Grade 9‑12):

• Grade 9 – Qualified to HNC level (level 4) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with experience in the industry.
• Grade 10 – Qualified to HNC (level 4) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with significant professional experience in a relevant role.
• Grade 11 – Qualified to HND (level 5) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with substantial professional experience in a relevant role.
• Grade 12 – Qualified to Degree (level 6) or equivalent in a relevant subject or Chartered in a relevant discipline with expert professional experience in a relevant role.

Applications should refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.