Capital Projects Surveyor

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lowestoft is seeking a Capital Projects Surveyor to ensure compliance with safety obligations in housing. Responsibilities include managing risk assessments and providing information to residents. Candidates should possess knowledge of UK building legislation and relevant qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are available and a pension scheme is offered.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development tailored to your role

Staff support networks

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of statutory obligations relating to safety.
• Commitment to own development and supporting training initiatives.
• Working towards or achieved membership of a chartered body.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety obligations in existing homes.
• Manage risk assessments and inspections.
• Provide timely information to residents about compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of Decent Homes

Knowledge of UK building legislation

Contract administration

Education

Qualification in Building Surveying or Contract Management

Job description

• East Suffolk Council
• Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0TQ or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT
• Salary: £49,282 - £53,460 per annum, Band 9
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Housing Investment Team as a Capital Projects Surveyor.

About the role

You will:

• be responsible for ensuring statutory obligations relating to safety in our existing homes is fully complied with

• manage a programme of risk assessments, routine inspections, surveys and the resulting project works that ensures our residents feel safe and are safe in their homes

• ensure residents are provided relevant information in a timely and transparent manner relating to compliance and improvements of their home

• establish a collaborative and trusted relationship with regulatory bodies such as Health and Safety Executive and DLUC in promoting statutory compliance or guidance advice and best practice.

What you will need:

You will have current knowledge of Decent Homes and HHSRS and an extensive knowledge and understanding of Retrofit and implementation to social housing. Current knowledge of UK building and safety legislation relating to dwellings is essential as well as contract administration using JCT or similar forms of building contracts.

You will have a relevant qualification in Building Surveying or Contract Management - or willing to complete a level 5 or above qualification and be working towards or achieved membership of chartered body i.e. RICS, MCIOB etc. A commitment to own development and to supporting training and development initiatives is essential.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work .

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes

• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf) .

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Nathan Hodges by calling 07787 222354.

Closing date: 1 September 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 8 or 15 September 2025.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word) .

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site .

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0