Building Surveyor

Starr Underwriting; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK insurer as a Corporate Real Estate Building Surveyor, managing a diverse portfolio of properties across the UK. This hybrid role combines office work and field visits, balancing regulatory compliance with stakeholder engagement. With fantastic benefits including a competitive salary, company car, and robust pension scheme, we value diversity and support a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Up to 17.5% annual bonus

20% Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Family Friendly policies

Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets

£20 monthly gym contribution

Health and wellbeing plans

Life Assurance of 4x salary

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building issues in commercial, office, and retail environments.
• Experience managing refurbishments and delivering Planned Maintenance programmes.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an occupied and leasehold property portfolio across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with business, contractual, and statutory requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on buildings, fixtures, and services throughout the property lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Chartered membership of RICS

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Manage an extensive UK-wide property portfolio
• Hybrid working – 30% homeworking, 70% on-site and multi-site visits
• Company car or allowance + up to 17.5% bonus + 20% Contributory pension scheme

About the role:

This role is internally known as Corporate Real Estate Building Surveyor.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Real Estate Building Surveyor to join the Corporate Surveying Team at NFU Mutual, managing an occupied and leasehold property portfolio across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

You will oversee the management, development, and maintenance of approximately 300 buildings, ensuring compliance with business, contractual, and statutory requirements.

In this role, you'll ensure our sites meet the needs of employees and the NFU Mutual Agency Network across the UK. You'll advise stakeholders on the management of buildings, fixtures, and services throughout the property lifecycle.

Travel to various locations is typically once a week, with more travel possible for specific projects. We provide a company car or allowance for your convenience.

This hybrid role involves 30% homeworking, with the rest split between Stratford-upon-Avon (Head Office) and site visits across the UK.

About you:

You hold a Chartered membership of RICS and have a solid understanding of building construction, regulations, and processes. You thrive in a busy environment and can manage diverse tasks effectively.

You are experienced in project management, contract administration, and building surveys, and are proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Your proactive communication and problem-solving skills help you manage conflicting demands effectively.

To join us, you must also have:

• Strong knowledge of building issues in commercial, office, and retail environments
• Experience managing refurbishments within commercial premises
• Experience delivering Planned Maintenance programmes and managing national contracts
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and suppliers
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence

We support an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and encouraging adjustments to support all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits and Rewards:

Joining us offers a supportive culture and attractive benefits, including:

• Circa £55,000 annual salary
• Company car or allowance
• Up to 17.5% annual bonus
• Up to 20% Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + holiday trading scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Discounts on high street brands, travel, and supermarkets
• £20 monthly gym contribution
• Health and wellbeing plans
• Voluntary benefits including private medical insurance
• Employee volunteering days
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Life Assurance of 4x salary
• Employee discounts on insurance policies

Working at NFU Mutual:

We are a leading UK insurer with over 110 years of history, dedicated to customer service. Our award-winning workplace culture fosters growth, recognition, and community engagement. We are committed to being a great place to work and pride ourselves on our inclusivity and sustainability efforts.