Building Surveyor

London Borough of Newham; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave package

Training and career development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage its building assets, drive quality standards, and lead complex projects. You will oversee condition surveys, set maintenance programmes and ensure contractual compliance across a varied portfolio.

The role offers opportunities to influence investment decisions and improve residents' lives, with a 36-hour week and full-time arrangements in a local government setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a surveyor in the construction industry and strong building knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, budgets and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Set up a system to record building conditions, decarbonisation and maintenance priorities.
• Oversee contract forms (JCT Minor works, Intermediate, Design & Build, MF1).
• Advise on property matters including party walls and risk management.
• Monitor budgets, manage works, and ensure profitability and compliance.
• Prepare procurement documents and analyse bids; manage payments.
• Lead and mentor project team; report to project boards.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and site managers on contracts.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Diagnostics

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

RICS qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Surveyor

PO5 - £52,194- £55,323

A Senior Surveyor Ready to Make a Difference?

The Inclusive Economy and Housing Directorate at Newhamoverseesstrategies forinclusive growth, tackling poverty and inequality, and ensuring residents benefit from borough development. Property Services sits under this Directorate, and the post of senior surveyor falls within this department.

We're looking for an ambitious and experienced Building Surveyor who is passionate about delivering high-quality buildings, improving communities, and ensuring our property assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.

This is more than a surveying role. It's an opportunity to influence investment decisions, drive quality standards, lead complex projects, and make a lasting impact on residents' lives.

This will be a full-time post 36 hours over 5 days a week. You will take ownership of a varying range of projects, managing all aspects from tender to making good defects, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

LBN Building Asset Portfolio Management:Set up a system for all of Newham’s buildings recording their condition including decarbonisation and maintenance priorities. Lead on condition surveys, prioritising works, cost planning and setting condition maintenance programmes for necessary works to all buildings.

Forms of Contract: Oversee and advise on various forms of contract providing advice as necessary to the various stakeholders. The main contract forms used areJCT Minor works, Intermediate and Design and Build plus MF1.

Legal Matters – Advise on all property matters including party wall agreements

Project Control:Monitoring and managing expenditure against budgets. Oversee all aspects of project management.Manage planned and ad-hoc works, ensuring excellent customer care. dispute resolution, variation management, cash flow, team leadership (mentoring, underperformance), and strategic thinking on project viability.

Procurement & Contracts:Overseeing tender processes, preparing contract documents, analysing bids, managing main and sub-contractor orders and authorising payments.

Stakeholder Liaison:Communicating with clients, architects, site managers, and other professionals on commercial and contract matters.

External Consultants: Appoint consultants as required and oversee and manage their performance.

Risk Management:Identifying and managing commercial risks and contractual issues.

Team Leadership:Mentoring and supporting the wider project team.

Reporting:Preparing and presenting progress and briefing reports, signing off valuations and reporting to project boards.

Insurance – Assist with insurance assessments.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience: Proven experience as a surveyor over several years in the construction industry

Strong technical knowledge of building construction, defects and repairs

Diagnostic Skills: Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

Management: Excellent contract administration and project management experience. Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Procurement: Able to prepare procurement documents for various forms of contract

Legislation: Thorough knowledge of building regulations, standards and legislation.

Thorough knowledge of Building Safety Act and CDM legislation.

Communication: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Financial: Commercial awareness and budget management capability

IT Proficiency: Skilled use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office systems

Qualifications: Degree, HNC, HND and or RICS qualification in Building Surveying.

Driving: Full UK diving licence.

What we offer:

Leave: Generous annual package.

Training: Ongoing career development.

Pension:Local Government Scheme.

Working Arrangements: Flexible.

Opportunity: Work on high profile improvement projects.

Training: Support for career development.

Closing Date 27th September 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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