Building Surveyor (Property Officer)

Property Partners Recruitment Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

28 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension contribution

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible working environment

Job summary

The United Reformed Church (Wessex) Trust seeks a Building Surveyor (Property Officer) to support its church buildings across the Wessex region, managing and developing a diverse property portfolio with heritage considerations.

You will combine building surveying with property advisory and stakeholder management, visiting sites and working from the Southampton office two days a week, with flexible hybrid arrangements for remote work and travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Building Surveying degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience specifying and managing maintenance and repair projects.
• Strong understanding of building construction and relevant regulations.
• Heritage or listed buildings experience advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Wessex region.

Responsibilities

• Providing building and property advice to churches across the Wessex region.
• Supporting maintenance, refurbishment and building improvement projects.
• Advising on building fabric repairs and planned maintenance programmes.
• Acting as the liaison for listed church buildings and heritage projects.
• Supporting funding and grant applications for building works.
• Overseeing building projects and coordinating external consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing specifications, costs and project documentation.
• Monitoring project budgets and maintaining cost records.
• Preparing reports for trustees and senior stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and stakeholder forums across the region.

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor (Property Officer) to join theUnited Reformed Church (Wessex) Trust, supporting churches across the Wessex region with the management, maintenance and development of their property portfolio.

This is a unique and rewarding role combining building surveying, property advisory and stakeholder management responsibilities. Working closely with local churches, trustees and professional consultants, you'll provide expert guidance on building maintenance, refurbishment and development projects, helping to protect and enhance a diverse portfolio of church buildings, many of which have significant heritage value.

The role offers a mix of office, home and site-based working, with approximately two days per week in the Southampton office and the remainder spent visiting sites or working remotely.

Role and Responsibilities of the Building Surveyor (Property Officer):

• Providing building and property advice to churches across the Wessex region
• Supporting maintenance, refurbishment and building improvement projects
• Advising on building fabric repairs and planned maintenance programmes
• Acting as the key liaison for listed church buildings and heritage projects
• Supporting funding and grant applications for building works
• Overseeing building projects and coordinating external consultants and contractors
• Reviewing specifications, costs and project documentation
• Monitoring project budgets and maintaining cost records
• Preparing reports for trustees and senior stakeholders
• Attending site visits, committee meetings and stakeholder forums across the region

Skills & Experience:

• Building Surveying, Construction or Property-related degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience specifying and managing maintenance and repair projects
• Strong understanding of building construction and relevant regulations
• Experience with heritage or listed buildings would be advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Wessex region

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000 – £50,000 salary
• Car allowance
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Exceptional employer pension contribution (15%)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work across a diverse and interesting property portfolio
• Strong work/life balance