Building Surveyor

Darlington Borough Council; Darlington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council seeks a Building Surveyor responsible for managing high-value capital projects. The role includes preparing documentation and ensuring project compliance with retrofit grant requirements. Successful candidates will receive training and enjoy comprehensive benefits such as flexible working and generous leave.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time and flexible working

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts at Dolphin Centre and other retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a person-centred environment is preferred.
• Full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead on capital projects managing all aspects from start to final accounts.
• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, design specifications, and contract valuations.
• Ensure compliance with retrofit grant requirements.

Skills

Understanding of retrofit grant requirements

Confidence in using IT

Knowledge of databases

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Job description

Building Surveyor (Ref: POS000686)

Hours and Pay

Salary £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
Salary Band £40,001 to £50,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application details

Categories: Architects / Surveyors / Engineers
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 09/07/2025
Closing Date: 10/08/2025

The role of the Building Surveyor is critical to maintaining and upgrading the Council's housing stock. You will work across a wide range of high-value capital projects, including major capital programmes for housing. Work includes retrofit works, planned maintenance, cyclical maintenance, large responsive maintenance work, and asbestos management, ensuring all projects are surveyed, specified, scheduled, procured, and contract-managed.

The post holder will lead on capital projects (including retrofit works), managing all aspects from start to final accounts. Responsibilities include preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities, design specifications, contract valuations, site measurements, and carrying out the PD role under CDM. Additionally, you will prepare claims, contracts, schedules of rates, and small estimates for various clients.

You must have a good understanding of retrofit grant requirements to deliver compliant and successful schemes, including PAS, Trustmark, Retrofit Designer/Assessor, and Co-ordinator roles.

You should be confident in using IT, navigating MS Office, Outlook, and have knowledge of databases and AutoCAD.

While the role requires independence, support from the team is available. Experience in a person-centred environment or working with vulnerable groups is preferred, but full training is provided.

Benefits include:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with optional contributions
• Flexi-time and flexible working
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Physiotherapy and counselling services
• Wellbeing programs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts at Dolphin Centre and other retailers
• Employee benefit apps and travel clubs

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Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role info.

For informal discussion, contact Matthew Plews, Building Surveying Manager, at 01325 405929.

Applicants will be notified via email from [e-mail]. Please check your email and Junk folder.

We encourage applications from disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

If you encounter issues applying, contact the HR Team at 01325 403217 or [e-mail].

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