Principal Building Surveyor — Hybrid Net Zero Projects

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Principal Building Surveyor to join the Capital Projects service. The role is full time, permanent, based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth with hybrid working.

You will lead a team delivering refurbishment, maintenance and building safety projects across council assets. You will manage resources, budgets and contractors, oversee contract administration and ensure rigorous professional standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor with MRICS designation.
• Experience in contract management and delivering projects.
• Understanding of building legislation and health & safety compliance.
• Experience delivering surveying services across housing and corporate assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering refurbishment schemes and planned maintenance.
• Manage compliance works and building safety projects for council assets.
• Oversee project management, contract administration and technical delivery.
• Monitor budgets and resources; ensure delivery aligns with policy and legislation.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders; prepare briefs and cost options.

Skills

Chartered MRICS

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in construction discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Principal Building Surveyor to join the Capital Projects service. The role is full time, permanent, based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth with hybrid working.

You will lead a team delivering refurbishment, maintenance and building safety projects across council assets. You will manage resources, budgets and contractors, oversee contract administration and ensure rigorous professional standards.