Lead Project Building Surveyor

Tower Hamlets Council Pension Fund; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Surveyor to join their Technical Services Team. This full-time role involves managing and leading building projects within a diverse corporate property portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee a range of responsibilities, from planning and stakeholder consultation to budgeting and project management. With a strong commitment to staff development and a vibrant community ethos, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while contributing to innovative projects. If you are passionate about building surveying and looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Membership in local government pension scheme

Strong commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing surveyors delivering works for a commercial property portfolio.
• Chartered Construction Manager or Chartered Building Engineer with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all allocated building works and projects under guidance.
• Ensure delivery of duties by the allocated building surveyor covering major new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Stakeholder Consultation

Budgeting

Education

Higher National Diploma in Building Studies

Job description

Town Hall
160 Whitechapel Road
LONDON
E1 1BJ

The opportunity has arisen to join a busy Technical Services Team who are ISO9001 accredited, part of the in-house Facilities Management service. This is a full-time role within the building surveying team led by the Senior Building Surveyor.

The Technical Services team delivers a wide range of statutory compliance programs and capital improvement projects for the Council's corporate, Leisure, and Education property portfolio (non-housing). The team is the construction arm of Facilities Management and was shortlisted for the New London Awards in 2019 for its extensive remodelling/refurbishment of an Edwardian period Library in Bethnal Green.

The team comprises specialist building surveyors, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers, with senior engineers and surveyors as team leaders.

Tower Hamlets offers a great environment to build a career, with a strong commitment to staff development and growth.

The role offers a competitive salary, a generous annual leave package, and membership in the local government pension scheme. It is based in the new BREEAM excellent Town Hall in Whitechapel, located at the Old Royal London Hospital.

Role Purpose

As a key member of the Technical Services Team, delivering work across a corporate property portfolio, the post holder will work under the guidance of the Senior Building Surveyor, who leads on Building Projects and Fabric. The Leading Project Building Surveyor will organize, manage, and oversee the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective building surveying services, requiring broad-based knowledge.

The role involves organizing and managing the allocated Building Surveyors to ensure the delivery of the team’s objectives. The post holder will ensure properties are maintained, repaired, adapted, improved, or replaced efficiently and effectively, in line with client needs, legislation, and best practices, meeting performance targets. They will also ensure project aspects related to building fabric are compliant and delivered within financial and time constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all allocated building works and projects under the guidance of the Senior Building Surveyor, including planning, review, and development to meet the Council’s repair, project, and capital program requirements.
• Ensure the delivery of duties by the allocated building surveyor, covering major new builds, refurbishments, planned maintenance, and other projects funded by revenue or capital. Responsibilities include stakeholder consultation, briefing, feasibility studies, design, budgeting, and project management.

Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent, with extensive experience managing surveyors delivering works for a commercial property portfolio.
• Significant experience as a Chartered Construction Manager or Chartered Building Engineer, working directly on commercial properties, within a large corporate, civil service, or local government environment. Experience in creating project tender packs and managing projects from feasibility to completion.

Tower Hamlets aims for an aspirational, independent borough with equal access to opportunities. We are a proud, vibrant community, committed to digital innovation and partnership working. Our values are: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect.

We are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and fostering a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working and residents of the borough.