Building Surveyor

Forest of Dean District Council; Ross-on-Wye; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest of Dean District Council seeks a skilled Building Surveyor to join its Property and Assets team. In this role, you'll lead in delivering expert surveying services, ensure compliance with regulations, and help shape property-related decisions while contributing to community development efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

27 days paid annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous contributory local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Two volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years building surveying experience.
• Experience in appointing and directing contractors.
• Knowledge of JCT procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition surveys and identify building defects.
• Plan and manage maintenance programmes.
• Advise on acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Property surveying methods

Statutory regulations

Contract management

Education

Degree in surveying or property

Relevant professional surveying qualification (e.g. RICS)

Job description

Building Surveyor
£37,334 - £42,257 per annum, 37 hours per week
Permanent contract
Coleford/agile working

An exciting time to join Forest of Dean District Council

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

About the role

Forest of Dean District Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Building Surveyor to join our Property and Assets team. Reporting to the Assets Manager, you will take a lead role in delivering expert building surveying services across the Council’s diverse property portfolio. You’ll contribute to the strategic development of property services, ensuring high standards in service delivery, financial management, performance, and compliance with regulations.

As the Council’s lead professional on building surveying matters, your responsibilities will include conducting condition surveys, identifying building defects, planning and managing maintenance programmes, and advising on acquisitions and disposals. You’ll liaise with stakeholders across the Council, present expert reports, and play a key role in shaping property-related decisions. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in the public sector property environment.

You will need

• A degree level education in a surveying or property field, or equivalent through relevant training and/or work experience.
• Relevant professional surveying qualification e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of property surveying methods.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory regulations and best practice relevant to surveying and property matters.
• Minimum of five years building surveying experience.
• Experience of appointing and directing contractors and consultants.
• Experience of procurement processes and contract selection and management, such as JCT suite.

Special Conditions

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• BPSS check

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (depending on the need of the role)
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• A Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Terms and conditions apply.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at [e-mail] or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319.

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

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