Building Surveyor/Deputy Manager (Projects) - Estates

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 1,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Estates Project Building Surveyor to join their professional team. This unique role offers the opportunity to manage significant building projects, ensuring safety and sustainability within a prestigious estate. You will lead a team, oversee project budgets, and work strategically to align projects with broader institutional goals. The position promises an excellent work-life balance, flexible hours, and a supportive working environment. If you're an experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a client-side role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours (35-hour week)

12.5% employer pension contribution

Limited travel

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong track record in managing building projects valued between £1M and £3M.
• Demonstrable project leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading building projects from inception to completion, ensuring budget compliance.
• Delivering projects aligned with institutional goals and maintenance strategies.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Building Project Management

Education

Degree in Surveying

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Would you like to work on a prestigious estate which includes some of the most iconic buildings in the area?

Are you working for a consultancy with aspirations on working client-side? Are you looking for excellent employee benefits?

Beach Baker is thrilled to be working exclusively with a prestigious and long-established institution in Bristol, who is seeking to recruit an Estates Project Building Surveyor to join their professional estates team.

This is a rare client-side role offering the chance to work in a meaningful, strategic capacity at the heart of a major organisation.

The Role:

As Estates Project Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing a safe and sustainable estate. You'll lead a team of surveyors and consultants, providing strategic oversight on condition data and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing building projects ranging from £1M to £3M in value, from inception through to completion.
• Developing and delivering projects aligned with the maintenance strategy and broader institutional goals.
• Managing the budget proposal process and preparing bids to improve building safety and compliance.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced, driven professional who is ready to take ownership of impactful estate projects.

Essential:

• Strong track record in managing building projects (£1M-£3M).
• Degree in a relevant building discipline (Surveying, Engineering, Architecture).
• Demonstrable project leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• Ideally Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB) - but not essential.

What's on Offer:

This position offers outstanding work-life balance and a rare chance to work client-side in one of Bristol's most respected institutions.

Benefits include:

• 32 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours (35-hour week)
• 12.5% employer pension contribution
• Limited travel
• No fee earning or business development responsibilities
• A genuinely supportive and balanced working environment
• And much more...

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Matthew Clackson. Please call our office on 07825 081 393 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail], and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk.