Principal Building Surveyor

Voermol Feeds; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Building Surveyor to join their dynamic Land and Property Services team. This role involves coordinating and managing the Property Team's work, conducting property surveys, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. The ideal candidate will be RICS chartered, possess strong communication skills, and be adept at managing a diverse portfolio. While experience within the Church of England is not necessary, a sympathetic understanding of its aims and values is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in property surveys and managing a property portfolio.
• Strong communication skills to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing the Property Team's workload.
• Coordinate and manage property surveys and compliance.

Skills

Property Surveys

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Understanding of Legal Framework

Education

RICS Chartered

Job description

Salary: £50,000 per annum - Spot Grade
Location: St John’s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and parts of Rossendale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.

We are seeking a Principal Building Surveyor to join our Land and Property Services team. The successful candidate will assist the Director with coordinating and managing the work of the Property Team in connection with the properties owned or administered by the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance. The post holder will also assist in managing the workload of the Property Team which comprises the Senior Surveyor, the Diocesan Buildings Officer, the Apprentice Building Surveyor, and the Property Support Administrator.

The post holder will be experienced in undertaking property surveys and have strong written and verbal communication skills to enable them to work with a diverse community of clergy, lay members, and public organisations. The post holder should have experience managing a property portfolio with a working understanding of the legal framework, including Health & Safety and statutory regulations. The post holder will be RICS chartered and should be willing to learn various Church Measures (laws) and be effective in prioritising and managing their time and projects to meet deadlines.

Although experience of working within the Church of England is not required, the post holder should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Church.

To apply, please click the APPLY button. Applications should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information regarding the role.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a number of applications which satisfy the person specification criteria.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 20th February 2025
Interview: Week commencing 24th February 2025 at St John’s House, BL9 0ND

You may also have experience in the following: Senior Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Surveyor, Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Estate Surveyor, Asset Manager, Project Manager (Construction), Maintenance Surveyor, Commercial Property Surveyor, Residential Property Manager, Property Portfolio Manager, Health & Safety Officer, Property Compliance Manager, etc.

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