Building Surveyor - Flexible Hours, Training Support & Pension

Local Government South East; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Registration fees covered

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Park and Ride access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join its Professional Services Team in Canterbury, Kent. You will lead a range of surveys, repairs and capital projects, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

The role offers a starting salary around £48,963.69–£55,048.77, with flexible working arrangements, payment of professional registration fees (RICS/CABE/CIOB), generous leave, a local government pension and ample opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline.
• Member of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, pathology and defect diagnosis.
• Experience preparing specifications and managing projects under JCT contracts.
• Good understanding of contract management, building regulations and planning processes.
• Experience producing reports and presenting technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Leading building projects, including specification writing, procurement, contract administration, budget management and obtaining statutory consents.
• Carrying out inspections and surveys of council-owned and leased properties, including condition surveys, repairs, alterations and improvements.
• Providing expert professional advice on building defects, refurbishment projects, disrepair matters and property maintenance issues.
• Managing contractors, consultants and other resources to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Acting as the Council’s lead contact for insurance claims, disrepair claims and related legal matters, working closely with legal colleagues where required.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work, dilapidation reports, condition surveys and damage reports.
• Obtaining statutory permissions and grant‑aid funding where applicable prior to works
• Ensuring our legal liabilities are fully met and attain best value for the Council
• Maintaining accurate asset records and contributing to budgeting, maintenance planning and works programming.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, contract standing orders, CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation and relevant building standards.
• Undertaking party wall matters, defect diagnosis, contract management and general building surveying duties.

Skills

Building construction

Building pathology

Defect diagnosis

JCT contracts

Contract management

Regulations & planning

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Driving licence

Education

Degree-level education

RICS/CABE/CIOB membership

Job description

Canterbury City Council is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join its Professional Services Team in Canterbury, Kent. You will lead a range of surveys, repairs and capital projects, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

The role offers a starting salary around £48,963.69–£55,048.77, with flexible working arrangements, payment of professional registration fees (RICS/CABE/CIOB), generous leave, a local government pension and ample opportunities for training and