Building Surveyor (Planned Preventative Maintenance And Capital Projects) – Castle Point Bc

Essex County Council; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a Building Surveyor (planned preventative maintenance and capital projects) on a temporary basis. The role is based in the office for a minimum of three days per week and sits within Estates in the Commercial and Assets Directorate.

You will manage planned maintenance across assets and lead capital projects, ensuring delivery on time, compliance, and value for money, with collaboration across tenants, internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• RICS qualification is essential.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance and contract management.
• Local authority experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects across the estate.
• Oversee facilities management operations and planned maintenance across the estate.
• Manage contracts for services and projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Provide property advice to support estate strategy and community benefits.
• Build relationships with tenants, internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks and advise on property issues.

Skills

RICS qualification

Planned preventative maintenance

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Building Surveyor (planned preventative maintenance and capital projects) - Castle Point BC

Castle Point Borough Council

Temporary, Full Time

Location: Castle Point

Closing Date: 21st October 2026

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Building Surveyor (planned preventative maintenance and capital projects) on an initial 3-month temporary basis. Please note this role will be based in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Working within Estates in the Commercial and Assets Directorate you will be responsible for all planned maintenance across all assets and capital projects management.

Key responsibilities:

• Work proactively and positively with the Estate & Assets Assistant Director and wider estates team to ensure the successful working of Estates in the Commercial & Assets Directorate
• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of critical capital projects across the estate, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard.
• Oversee the management of the Councils facilities management operations and planned maintenance across the estate ensuring assets are well-maintained, optimised, and fit for purpose
• Oversee facilities management and project service contracts, rigorously managing contractor performance to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and maximum value.
• Provide comprehensive property advice to support the Council’s broader estate strategy, contributing to the delivery of key services and community benefits.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including tenants, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks, advising on property related issues as required

Key skills/experience required:

• RICS qualification is essential
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance and contract management for capital projects
• Local authority experience would be desirable

Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.