Building Surveyor - Role B

Brighton & Hove City Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. The role involves collaborating with engineers, managing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD and experience in building surveying, ideally with qualifications from recognized bodies. This opportunity offers a flexible working environment and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours

Laptop and iPhone for remote work

Paid annual leave and flexi-days

24/7 access to employee assistance programme

Lifestyle benefits including travel and leisure discounts

Tax-free benefits including cycle-to-work scheme

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in building surveying.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment projects across various building types.
• Rectify defects and manage refurbishment works.
• Organise planned maintenance works.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
• Monitor contractor performance and address issues.
• Support service provision across the City.

Skills

Strong on Health & Safety requirements

Confident use of AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Experience in building surveying

Education

Qualification as a Building Surveyor with RICS, CIOB or similar

Job description

Overview

This Council has set the City an ambitious carbon neutral target by 2030 and this is the chance for you to contribute to that in a positive, meaningful way. From finding solutions to rectifying defects, undertaking all kinds of refurbishments to organising a far-reaching programme of planned maintenance works, we deal with schools, social care premises, non‑housing buildings, listed historic buildings, etc. You will work with our Mechanical and Electrical Engineers as part of a design‑team approach to refurbishment projects that reduce carbon.

If you would like to find out more, please email the Senior Building Surveyor – Adam Talbot – with the best number to call you back.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment projects across a variety of building types.
• Find solutions to rectify defects and manage refurbishment works.
• Organise a far‑reaching programme of planned maintenance works.
• Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers within a design‑team approach.
• Monitor contractor performance on site and proactively address any issues.
• Support service provision across the City, ensuring the best use of assets and alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong on Health & Safety requirements.
• Confident use of AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in building surveying – qualified or working towards qualification as a Building Surveyor with the RICS, CIOB or similar approved body.

Development & Training

We will help you through your APC with work time to study and provide an in‑house training and CPD programme. When you qualify we will even pay your annual subscription. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and gain invaluable experience with a wide range of client teams across the City.

Benefits

• Healthy work‑life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working at Hove Town Hall and from home.
• A laptop and iPhone for the days you work from home.
• Paid annual leave and flexi‑days if you accrue additional hours.
• 24/7 access to free advice and support via the employee assistance programme.
• Lifestyle benefits such as season ticket loans, travel and leisure discounts.
• Tax‑free benefits including the cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Relocation package, with a pro‑rata starting salary if the position is less than 37 hours or term‑time only.

Working Arrangements

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work‑life balance and team collaboration. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.