Building Surveyor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer is seeking a proactive Building Surveyor to manage building-related tasks across its property portfolio. This role includes overseeing dilapidations, managing projects, and preparing condition schedules. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background, excellent presentation skills, and be MRICS qualified with at least 4 years of experience. Hybrid working options are available with competitive benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 38 with service

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Access to Wagestream for flexible pay management

Company pension scheme with matching contributions

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Commercial experience in the retail sector.
• Ability to travel within the UK.
• Experience preparing schedules of condition.
• Comfortable managing cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building issues in retail premises.
• Evaluate occupational matters and claims.
• Prepare board papers for settlements.
• Assist with new store acquisitions.
• React to Health and Safety matters as they occur.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong presentation skills

Results-oriented

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS)

Tools

Internal databases

Job description

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with diverse personalities.

We’re a team that prioritizes our customers and colleagues. At Superdrug, our goal is to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success comes from our people—they make the difference. We value personality, have fun, and work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting part… a day in the life includes:

Role Purpose: We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Building Surveyor to support the Property Department with scheduled and reactive tasks. This role is vital in managing building-related issues across our property portfolio, including overseeing dilapidations, managing building projects, preparing schedules of condition, and handling unexpected building matters—both directly and through external consultants.

A typical day includes:

• Reporting to the Head of Estates, overseeing building issues mainly within our retail premises, with occasional advice on head offices and distribution centers.
• Evaluating occupational matters and claims, determining resource allocation—either handling cases personally or assigning them to external firms.
• Overseeing external building surveyors managing dilapidations and repairs, including site works and financial negotiations, and providing recommendations.
• Preparing board papers for settlements or CAPEX approvals.
• Assisting with new store acquisitions by assessing site queries and conducting schedules of condition.
• Carrying out site inspections for existing sites when issues arise to advise on next steps.
• Reacting to Health and Safety matters as they occur.

This role is ideal for you if:

• You have drive and ambition to succeed.
• Your commercial acumen is exceptional, and you are decisive and results-oriented.
• You prioritize staff and customer safety.
• You are proactive, pride yourself on providing excellent advice, and aim for the best results.
• You are personable, self-motivated, and a team player with a sense of fun.
• You possess strong presentation and reporting skills, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.

Requirements:

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) with at least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Commercial experience in the retail sector, balancing technical and commercial decisions.
• Ability to travel within the UK.
• Experience preparing schedules of condition, managing dilapidations, and negotiating settlements.
• Comfortable managing cases independently and overseeing external partners.
• Experience handling emergency building issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internal databases.

What’s in it for you:

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with service (including bank holidays).
• Two staff discount codes for personal and family use.
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products.
• Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office near East Croydon Station.
• Company pension scheme with matching contributions and bonus opportunities.
• Access to Wagestream for flexible pay management.
• Part of a group working with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, operating in 25 markets with over 15,700 stores.
• Extensive Learning and Development programs.
• Enhanced parental leave, sick pay, and support for pregnancy loss.

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with hybrid working options.

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