Building Surveyor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Building Surveyor for a 5-6 month interim contract with a Local Authority in Plymouth. This role involves managing a diverse property portfolio, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and overseeing maintenance projects. Candidates should have significant experience in building maintenance and hold relevant qualifications, including a degree in Building Surveying and a NEBOSH certificate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building maintenance and condition surveys required.
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent is essential.
• Eligible for membership of RICS, CIOB, or other recognized professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse property estate.
• Deliver statutory compliance inspections and maintain health and safety standards.
• Oversee contractors for building-related projects, ensuring compliance and quality.

Skills

Building maintenance

Condition surveys

Compliance inspection

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

NEBOSH certificate

Tools

CAD

Digital mapping systems

Job description

Contract | CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/06/2025

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Interim & Executive Management

City Plymouth

Province Devon

Postal Code PL2

Job Description

5-6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• This Building Surveyor role plays a pivotal part in maintaining and improving a large, diverse property portfolio, including historic and complex buildings.

• The postholder will be responsible for delivering responsive and planned maintenance programmes, undertaking condition and statutory compliance surveys, and acting as a subject matter expert for a specific area of building-related health and safety.

• The role involves managing capital and revenue works, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting the effective implementation of the organisation’s Asset Management Plan.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance inspections and deliver corresponding works across a diverse property estate.

• Carry out building condition, accessibility, fire, and asbestos surveys in line with strategic objectives and compliance frameworks.

• Deliver the competent person function in a key area of statutory building compliance (e.g. fire safety, asbestos, accessibility).

• Respond to maintenance issues, including emergencies, through inspections, technical resolutions, and liaison with stakeholders.

• Manage building-related projects (up to £500k annually), including preparing specifications, evaluating tenders, and overseeing contractors.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and management systems such as Zetasafe and logbooks.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of building-related H&S policies, management systems, and staff training.

• Collaborate with statutory bodies, internal departments, contractors, and clients to support safe and efficient property management.

• Procure and oversee external contractors for delivery of planned and responsive works, ensuring value for money and quality assurance.

• Monitor building assets post-project for performance, lifecycle planning, and compliance outcomes.

• Attend site emergencies (e.g. fire, flood, storm damage) to assess, coordinate and instruct immediate safety actions on behalf of the organisation.

Skills/Experience:

• Extensive experience in building maintenance, condition surveys, and compliance inspection.

• Proven experience delivering reactive and planned maintenance in a multi-site environment.

• Demonstrated ability to act as a competent person for a statutory compliance area (e.g. fire, asbestos, accessibility).

• Proficient in project management including cost control, procurement, and contractor oversight.

• Strong numerical skills and cost management knowledge to ensure value for money.

• Competence in using CAD and digital mapping systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to prioritise workload, manage conflicting deadlines, and make autonomous decisions.

• Physical ability to work at height, in confined spaces, and on sites in varying weather conditions.

• Experience in commercial or income-generating environments.

• Familiarity with contract growth opportunities and strategic asset planning.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 25/06/2025 @17:00.

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent property-related discipline.

• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent H&S qualification in a relevant area.

• Eligible for membership of RICS, CIOB, or other recognised professional body (or membership within 18 months).