Lead Building Surveyor

Associated British Ports; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ports operator in the UK seeks a Lead Building Surveyor to oversee strategic changes across its diverse property portfolio. This role involves managing multi-site operations and requires significant experience in building surveying, strong commercial skills, and excellent stakeholder management. Competitive remuneration and benefits are provided in a welcoming and challenging environment.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Employer pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building surveying, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering change and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of building surveying services across a multi-site estate.
• Managing and delivering change programmes with a focus on cost-effectiveness.
• Providing expert advice on building regulations, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Building Surveying

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

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We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are seeking a Lead Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team. You can be located anywhere throughout the country but this role will involve frequent travel to all of our major sites including Southampton, Cardiff and the Humber so you must be comfortable with frequent travel. Reporting to the Group Head of Property, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our built environment across a diverse and complex estate.

About the Role

As Lead Building Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic change across ABP’s property portfolio. We are looking for somebody who has the strategic vision to oversee a multi site operation, has influence and gravitas to deal with both internal stakeholders and external surveyors.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing major surveying projects and ensuring our buildings meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of building surveying services across a multi-site estate.
• Managing and delivering change programmes with a focus on cost-effectiveness and long-term value.
• Analysing project costs, identifying efficiencies, and negotiating with contractors and stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on building regulations, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in building surveying, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
• A proven track record of delivering change and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse costs and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.