Construction Development Surveyor

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Bristol is seeking a Construction Development Surveyor to manage housing projects from planning to delivery. You will oversee contractors, manage budgets, and work collaboratively to ensure high-quality construction of affordable homes. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and relevant qualifications in Surveying. The role offers hybrid working conditions and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience with contract administration using relevant forms of contract.
• Track record of managing construction of new housing developments.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts with appointed contractors during construction.
• Assist with tendering to appoint construction contractors.
• Collaborate with the development team to manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budget management

Technical construction knowledge

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Relevant qualification in Surveying or Construction Project Management

Tools

JCT and NEC forms of contract

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent. Housing Delivery Service, Bristol City Council.

Salary: BG12/BG13: £42,839 to £50,269, 24 days annual leave. Flexible Working Policy, including hybrid working (i.e. a mix of working in our Bristol city centre offices and working from home).

Delivering high quality, affordable new housing developments for Bristol. The council is delivering its biggest affordable housing delivery programme for decades, including plans to build high-quality Council Homes and working with Registered Provider Partners and Goram Homes. This role focuses on direct delivery of new Council Homes (primarily Social Rent, with some Shared Ownership) on council-owned land in the city and acquisition of homes from the market.

Role

Construction Development Surveyor - New Housing Delivery. The role is permanent and full time, within the Housing Delivery Development Team, working citywide on various projects. The team manages the delivery of high-quality affordable housing developments through the entire project lifecycle from feasibility and planning to contractor appointment, construction, and handover to the client. This role focuses on the construction and delivery stage of projects with planning consent, including tendering to appoint construction contractors and assisting with on-site management. Delivery may be via non-direct developer-led approaches or via purchase of street properties, with oversight depending on project scope. Projects typically range from 5 to 30 dwellings and may use traditional methods or Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts with appointed contractors during enabling works and on-site construction to deliver developments to agreed programme, costs, scope, and design quality/specification.
• Assist with tendering to appoint construction contractors and monitor on-site construction progress.
• Provide oversight of delivery based on project scope, including potential non-direct developer-led delivery or property purchases.
• Collaborate with the development team to manage risks and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Applicants should be prepared for projects of varying size and construction methods, including MMC.

Profile and Qualifications

• Strong project and contract management, budget management, and technical construction knowledge and experience.
• Experience with contract administration using JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Track record of managing the construction of new housing developments in Local Authority, Housing Association, or related roles.
• Knowledge of enabling works (including demolition), Health & Safety practices and legislation in construction, and development planning policy.
• Experience with tendering processes, evaluation, and running project delivery meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
• Negotiation skills and ability to manage conflicts; contribute to team development.
• Relevant qualification in Surveying, Construction Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience; professional membership such as RICS or CIOB is desirable.
• Strong people management and relationship-building skills with stakeholders (architects, consultants, contractors, elected members, residents, and community groups).

Desirable Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Note: while the Job Description covers a range of Surveyor responsibilities for both new-build and conversion/renovation/maintenance, this advert focuses on new-build residential development projects.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with hybrid working where possible. Benefits include flexible working, flexitime, Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. You will contribute to making Bristol a better place while developing your career.

How to Apply

To be shortlisted for interview, demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. We may shortlist against desirable criteria if we receive high volumes of applications. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments will be provided during the interview process and ongoing employment.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Tom Jackson-Hulme, Senior Housing Development Manager in the Housing Delivery Service.

Closing Date

Closing date: 16 October 2025, with interviews taking place w/c 27 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified at least one week before interview dates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process and welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ candidates who are under-represented in this service. Appointments will be made on merit. Personal information provided in the application is kept confidential to ensure fair treatment.