Building Surveyor

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hove is seeking a Building Surveyor to work on varied projects, including schools and historic buildings. Candidates should be qualified or working towards professional accreditation, with strong skills in AutoCAD and health and safety. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, dedicated support for career development, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Attractive pension scheme

Paid annual leave and flexi-days

Lifestyle benefits

Tax-free benefits

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards qualification as a Building Surveyor.
• Willingness to engage with training and CPD programs.
• Proactive approach to career growth.

Responsibilities

• Work on refurbishment projects with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
• Contribute to projects across various building types.
• Monitor contractor performance and uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

AutoCAD

Health and Safety management

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualification as a Building Surveyor (RICS, CIOB or similar)

Tools

Surveying software

Job description

Overview

Brighton & Hove City Council's Building Surveying Team is offering a position with varied duties across the council’s buildings, including schools, social care premises, non-housing buildings and listed historic buildings. The role supports carbon reduction goals and works with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on refurbishment projects as part of a design team approach.

Interview date: W/C 20 October 2025. If you would like to find out more, please email with the best number to call you back on to the Senior Building Surveyor.

About the role

We need team players who are strong on health and safety, confident on AutoCAD, proactive in monitoring contractor performance on site, and able to work flexibly in a busy, trusted team. You will be well supported as you grow your career, whether you are qualified or working towards qualification as a Building Surveyor (RICS, CIOB or similar). The council will help you through your APC with dedicated study time and provide a programme of in-house training and CPDs to help you grow and succeed. As an incentive, when you qualify, we will even pay your annual subs.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of Client teams across the City to support service provision, corporate objectives and ensure the best use of our assets. We remain sustainably independent as we generate fees through the works we manage, staying busy with further programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a design team with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on refurbishment projects and planned maintenance programmes.
• Contribute to projects across a range of building types, including schools, social care premises and historic buildings.
• Support delivery of projects with a focus on reducing carbon and meeting service objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance on site and uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and external partners, and work under pressure as part of a busy team.

Qualifications and development

• Open to those who are already qualified or working towards qualification as a Building Surveyor (RICS, CIOB or similar).
• Willingness to engage with APC, training, and CPD programs; the council offers in-house training and support.
• Proactive and adaptable with good communication skills and a proactive approach to career growth.

Benefits

• a healthy work life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working at Hove Town Hall and from home
• a laptop and iPhone for days working from home
• an attractive pension scheme
• paid annual leave and flexi-days if you accrue additional hours
• 24/7 access to free advice and support via the employee assistance programme
• lifestyle benefits such as season ticket loans, travel and leisure discounts
• tax-free benefits including the cycle to work scheme
• relocation package

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. The council offers hybrid working arrangements. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for the team, and travel to and from the location would be at your own expense. For more information about values and benefits, visit the council website. You will be asked to upload your CV and answers to shortlisting questions as part of your application. Shortlisting will assess essential requirements set out in the person specification and determine interview eligibility. Please read the provided guidance before applying to increase your chances of success.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Encouraging a diverse workforce. The city values diversity and is committed to developing and retaining a workforce representative of the communities served. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome; the council particularly encourages applicants from BME or White Other backgrounds, and those who identify as disabled, female or trans.