Building Surveyor

MRG Global; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hull is expanding its Estates Operations team and seeks a proactive Building Surveyor to maintain, refurbish, and improve the university’s diverse estate, ensuring safety, quality and sustainability across its buildings.

You will conduct detailed condition assessments, update drawings and records, manage asbestos, oversee contractor performance, and collaborate with Mechanical & Electrical colleagues to support day‑to‑day operations and planned projects.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in building surveying.
• Professional qualifications or progress toward them (e.g., RICS, MRICS).
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety legislation, building pathology, and asset management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed building condition assessments and produce recommendations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Maintain and update buildings drawings, technical standards, statutory records, and asset management information across plant and equipment.
• Lead and optimise building systems performance; identify efficiency improvements and sustainability opportunities.
• Manage asbestos registers and ensure compliance with legislation and safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, permits to work, risk assessments and best practice procedures.
• Collaborate with Mechanical & Electrical colleagues, Estates Projects teams, contractors and consultants on day-to-day operations and projects.
• Oversee contractor management, budget monitoring, emergency response, and continual service improvement.

Skills

Building surveying

Contractor management

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem solving

Decision making

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Building surveying degree

MRICS status or progression

Tools

Asbestos management

Drawing and records maintenance

Job description

The University of Hull is continuing its ambitious programme to modernise and enhance the campus environment while delivering an exceptional experience for students, colleagues, and visitors. As part of this transformation, our Estates & Facilities Directorate is investing in the quality, safety, and sustainability of our built environment. We are now seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Building Surveyor to play a key role in maintaining and improving our diverse estate.

As a Building Surveyor within the Estates Operations team, you will take responsibility for the maintenance, repair, compliance, and refurbishment of buildings across the University’s estate. Your work will directly support a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment.

You will:

• Conduct detailed building condition assessments and produce recommendations, specifications, and technical documentation to support maintenance and refurbishment strategies.
• Maintain and update buildings drawings, technical standards, statutory records, and asset management information across plant and equipment.
• Lead and optimise building systems performance, identifying efficiency improvements and supporting the University’s sustainability objectives.
• Manage asbestos registers and ensure compliance with legislation, safe working practices, and asbestos management plans.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and University policies, including risk assessments, permits to work, and best practice procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Mechanical & Electrical colleagues, Estates Projects teams, contractors, and consultants to support both day-to-day operations and planned projects.
• Oversee contractor management, budget monitoring, troubleshooting, emergency response, and continual improvement of maintenance services.

This role offers a varied workload across a broad estate, providing opportunities to contribute to both operational delivery and strategic planning.

We are looking for a professional, motivated Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining high-quality, safe, and fit for purpose facilities.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in building surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications or progress toward them (e.g., RICS, MRICS).
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety legislation, building pathology, and best practice in maintenance and asset management.
• Experience managing contractors, or maintenance operations in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to summarise technical information for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, problem solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities Directorate that is evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic higher education sector. You will contribute directly to the University’s strategic vision by ensuring our facilities are sustainable, fit for purpose, and aligned to long-term organisational priorities. This is an opportunity to shape a significant portfolio, drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact.

For further information, you can view the candidate brochure here: UOH - Building Surveyor