Commercial Building Surveyor

Cheltenham Borough Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Bristol is seeking an experienced Commercial Building Surveyor to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial properties. This role involves planning and delivering maintenance projects, contributing to strategic asset management, and offers flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of building surveying experience and a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering days

Free eye tests and glasses contribution

Discounted town centre parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of building surveying experience.
• An understanding of procurement processes and maintenance project delivery.
• Possess or working towards relevant professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of maintenance projects across 200 commercial buildings.
• Undertake property surveys.
• Assist in effective asset management strategies.

Skills

Building surveying experience

Teamwork ethic

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

Job description

Overview

Beach Baker is delighted to be working in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council to recruit a Commercial Building Surveyor. At the heart of Cheltenham’s most unique buildings, the Property Team delivers everything from daily maintenance to multi‑million‑pound redevelopments—driven by record investment in sustainability, refurbishment, and new‑build projects—while fostering continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration on diverse, rewarding challenges.

The Council

Cheltenham Borough Council is at the heart of the local community. It owns lots of buildings and assets including an airport, a range of iconic cultural and listed buildings, and not forgetting their stunning parks and gardens. They have key partnerships with The Cheltenham Trust, Ubico, Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Festivals, to name a few. Whatever you do or wherever you go in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Borough Council will be involved somewhere!

The Position

You will be providing support across a wide variety of approximately 200 commercial buildings within the Councils Property Stock, including planning, procurement and delivery of high quality reactive and planned maintenance projects. You will contribute to effective and efficient asset management strategies through undertaking property surveys and assisting in development and delivery of programmes of work.

Why Work in Cheltenham

• Area of outstanding natural beauty and within 10‑miles of the Cotswolds.
• Local and regional economic growth.
• Fantastic schooling system.
• World class festivals.
• Excellent transport links.

What’s in it for you

• Working with an interesting and diverse portfolio of commercial properties, including several Grade I and II Listed buildings such as the Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Town Hall, the Art Gallery, and the Museum, among others.
• The Council has a flexible working hours / working from home policy which makes it convenient for people with young families (school runs, etc) and outside of work interests.
• Joining an existing Building Surveying and wider Estates team which have a forward‑thinking approach, who embrace change and new ideas.
• The team are community and culture focused, therefore the work you carry out will have a genuine impact to the local area and its population.
• Excellent job variety – no two days are the same.
• The Council’s office is located at Municipal Office (Promenade) which is in the heart of the Town Centre, with easy access to local amenities including the train station, restaurants, cafes, etc.

The Candidate

• Minimum 3+ years’ building surveying experience.
• Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property related subject.
• Possess or working towards a relevant professional membership.
• The individual’s character and teamwork ethic is most important.

Salary & Employee Benefits

• Basic salary range between £35,412 to £48,053.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 26 days annual leave (plus BH) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 31 days total (you have the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days leave).
• 2 additional volunteering days paid per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme administered through Health Assured.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted town centre parking.
• Local event offers and discounts.
• Enhanced special leave (maternity/paternity/adoption/sick pay etc).
• Payment of one professional subscription per year.
• Shower and bike storage facilities available at the office.

How to apply

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Matthew Clackson. Please call our office on 07825 081 393 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it’s not up‑to‑date) directly to [e-mail], and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk.

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