Hybrid Building Surveying Manager - Lead Major Projects

Belmont Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Council is seeking a Building Surveying Manager for a permanent role based in IP2 0EF. The position is hybrid with 2 days on site.

You will lead a team of Chartered surveyors and technical officers, manage budgets and coordinate major maintenance and improvement programmes. The candidate should have a Building Services degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, plus supervisory experience and strong stakeholder liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Building Services or equivalent professional building related qualification.
• 5 years qualitative experience in building surveying or related field.
• Staff supervision experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Chartered surveying professionals and technical officers, including allocation, programming, monitoring and progression of work.
• Lead project teams for high value and complex projects, liaising with Housing Senior Management, CMT, Councillors and other stakeholders.
• Lead service improvement initiatives, implementing new policies and procedures to improve customer-focused services.
• Fully investigate and resolve service area complaints or disputes with contractors, including potential escalation.
• Coordinate responsive repairs, capital improvements and planned maintenance programmes while monitoring budgets and performance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Budget management

Education

Building Services BSc or equivalent

Job description

Ipswich Council is seeking a Building Surveying Manager for a permanent role based in IP2 0EF. The position is hybrid with 2 days on site.

You will lead a team of Chartered surveyors and technical officers, manage budgets and coordinate major maintenance and improvement programmes. The candidate should have a Building Services degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, plus supervisory experience and strong stakeholder liaison skills.