Building Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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• Job Title: Building Surveyor (Entry Level)
• Location: Field / regionally based across the Southwest of England
• Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Competitive salary, Company Car, and excellent colleague benefits

Churchill Estates Management is an award-winning and expanding property management company, recruiting for trainee Building Surveyors to undertake site-based external and internal property surveys and fire risk assessments across our portfolio of retirement developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified surveyor or someone nearing the end of their training.

About the role

Due to the extensive growth within Churchill Estates Management, we are looking for an entry-level Building Surveyor. This role is a critical part of the Property Services team, supporting contract administration, surveys, inspections, and reports across CEM’s portfolio. The post holder will work to ensure assets are managed correctly throughout their lifecycle, maintenance strategies are in place, operations comply with legislation and policies, and property-related works are properly specified and planned. The role involves close collaboration with:

• Colleagues in CEM and CRL, especially Property Services, Operations, Construction, and Senior Leadership
• Contractors
• Consultants
• RTM companies and landlords where required

Main Responsibilities

• Visiting developments managed by CEM and third-party developments during onboarding, identifying issues, and creating reports
• Creating tender packs based on standard specifications and survey data
• Adjudicating tender returns and addressing any omissions or non-compliance
• Drawing up JCT contracts for Section 20 projects
• Supporting routine fire risk assessments at developments
• Recording and collating stock condition data to support service charge and contingency fund planning
• Providing technical support in collaboration with operational colleagues
• Escalating issues related to H&S, non-compliance, or urgent repairs to appropriate stakeholders
• Conducting routine stock condition surveys
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and homeowners

Conditions of Work

This is a field-based role requiring frequent travel to developments, including occasional overnight stays. The post holder may also need to travel to the Ringwood Head Office for meetings. Expenses will be reimbursed according to company policy.

About You

• Knowledge of building surveying in residential environments
• A keen interest in building maintenance, compliance, and safety
• Educated to at least HND level or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with Section 20 legislation
• Experience working within a matrix organization
• Experience in the retirement living sector
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments
• Experience using JCT contracts
• Knowledge of CDM Regulation 2015
• Interest in fire safety and willingness to pursue ongoing professional development in this area
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Your Rewards

• Career progression opportunities
• Training and industry-recognized qualifications
• Cash or company car benefits
• Day off on your birthday
• Private medical cover
• Health screening
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral bonuses
• Charity fund matching through Churchill Foundation

Our Company Values TORCH: Trust, Openness, Respect, Communication, Honesty

About Us

Churchill Estates Management, a subsidiary of Churchill Retirement Plc, has grown since 2006, managing over 220 retirement developments, 9,000 apartments, and supporting over 11,000 retired individuals nationwide. Our Head Office in Ringwood provides central services supporting our developments, with a dedicated team of Regional and Area Managers across the UK.

We are passionate about providing an enhanced lifestyle for our homeowners, going beyond traditional property management. Our vision is to be the best property management company in the UK. Join us and be part of our success story!

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