Building Surveyor - Planned Works (RP0035)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a Building Surveyor for Planned Works. You will oversee investment programs, work closely with contractors, and provide technical advice. Candidates should possess a degree in Building Studies and have substantial experience in diagnosing building issues. The role offers a competitive salary with generous annual leave and benefits, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible leave arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible annual leave options

Employee Assistance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to draw up specifications and make technical decisions.
• Ability to converse fluently in English and provide advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and cyclical investment programmes.
• Work with contractors and hold them accountable.
• Provide technical advice and develop scopes of work.
• Liaise with customers for customer-focused outcomes.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Technical problem-solving

Customer focus

Knowledge of building standards

Education

Degree in Building Studies

Job description

Overview

Building Surveyor (Planned Works) starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience. 37 hours per week (hybrid working). Where you live really matters. Maintaining homes people are proud of really matters. As the biggest landlord in the area, we are investing £150 million in people’s homes over the next five years with a target of being net zero by 2030.

Is this a project you’d like to be part of? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the planned and cyclical investment programmes for the housing and commercial stock in line with agreed standards.
• Work alongside our contractors and consultants and hold them to account for their performance.
• Provide technical advice, develop scopes of work and specifications on various projects.
• Liaise with customers on their requirements and ensure customer-focused outcomes.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Formally qualified in Building Studies, with substantial experience diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of building standards and a commitment to delivering customer-focused outcomes.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.

Benefits & About the Company

• Central locations in the Borough with excellent public transport links and local amenities.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme).
• Option to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility.
• Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service).
• Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent).
• A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role.
• 24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and more.

My Rewards – Careers

Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.

If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you.

We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.

Application & Timeline

Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025. Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025. Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025.

Keywords

Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Welwyn Hatfield, local government