Lead Building Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Building Surveyor in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will manage a surveying team and ensure compliance with building regulations while also driving sustainability initiatives. A minimum HNC level education and proven experience in building management are essential. This full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 plus a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or above.
• Experience in social housing, construction, or property sectors.
• Expertise in asset management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the surveying team.
• Managing responsive repairs and maintenance projects.
• Ensuring compliance with building safety regulations.
• Implementing asset management objectives and the Stock Investment Programme.
• Advancing sustainability and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Experience in building management

Expertise in asset management

Knowledge of property compliance

Education

HNC level education

Job description

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Our client, based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a permanent Lead Building Surveyor, for a salary of £50,000 per annum (+£1,680 car allowance).

The successful candidate must be educated to HNC level and have proven experience in building management within the social housing, construction, or property sector, demonstrating expertise in asset management and property compliance.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Leading, managing, and coordinating the work of the surveying team

Ensuring efficient and effective delivery of responsive repairs and planned maintenance projects

Driving service excellence and maintaining high standards of property upkeep

Ensuring compliance with building safety regulations

Overseeing day-to-day operational delivery of property-related works

Implementing the Stock Investment Programme in line with long-term asset management objectives

Maintaining, improving, and future-proofing properties across the organisation’s portfolio

Leading the delivery of building safety remedial plans

Ensuring statutory compliance and effective risk mitigation measures

Advancing the decarbonisation programme within asset management

Incorporating sustainability principles into property maintenance and improvement works

Driving adoption of energy-efficient solutions to meet net-zero and environmental commitments

Educated to HNC level or above

Experience of building management within the social housing, construction or property sector

Expertise in asset management and property compliance

Working hours:

37 hours per week

Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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