Building Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term)

Royal Mail; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Building Surveyor on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to provide professional surveying services across a diverse property portfolio. You will ensure buildings are safe, compliant, functional and well maintained, undertaking surveys, managing maintenance and refurbishment projects, and preparing specifications.

The role covers planning, procurement, contract administration, and recording keeping, with focus on lifecycle asset management, budgets, and stakeholder guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience undertaking building surveys and managing property-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, maintenance and legislation.
• Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building surveys, condition assessments, defect inspections, and dilapidation reports.
• Identify building defects, diagnose causes, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and cost estimates for repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
• Manage projects through all stages, including planning, procurement, contract administration, and completion.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes, and contractor performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and lifecycle asset management activities.
• Review and assess planning applications, construction proposals, and design information where required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and property data systems.

Skills

Building surveying

Property project management

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Property management software

Job description

Role Title - Building Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location - National (flexible base location with travel required as needed)

Our construction team is undergoing a significant transformation with a focus on insourcing and in-house development across our project portfolio. As part of the RM Engineering family, we have a mission to design, develop and deploy future ready, innovative solutions across our property, automation and maintenance teams. Our focus is now on recruiting talented, driven construction professionals to support the success of our strategy.

As a Building Surveyor you will provide professional surveying services across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring that buildings are safe, compliant, functional, and maintained to a high standard. The role involves undertaking surveys, managing maintenance and refurbishment projects, preparing specifications, and providing technical advice to support operational and strategic property objectives.

The Role

• Conduct building surveys, condition assessments, defect inspections, and dilapidation reports.
• Identify building defects, diagnose causes, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and cost estimates for repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
• Manage projects through all stages, including planning, procurement, contract administration, and completion.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes, and contractor performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and lifecycle asset management activities.
• Review and assess planning applications, construction proposals, and design information where required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and property data systems.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline (or sufficient relevant experience).
• Experience undertaking building surveys and managing property-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, maintenance practices, and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills And Qualifications

• Membership of, or progression towards, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Experience within public sector, commercial, healthcare, education, or residential property environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset management principles.

Next Steps

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.