Principal Building Surveyor & Project Lead (Hybrid)

Portsmouth; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council seeks a Principal Building Surveyor to join its Capital Projects service. Based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth with hybrid working, the role leads refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance and building safety projects across housing and corporate assets.

You will manage a team, control budgets and contracts, and provide professional advice from briefs to options and costings, aligning delivery with legislation and policy.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with a degree in a relevant construction discipline.
• Experience delivering professional surveying services and managing projects across portfolios.
• Strong IT skills, including AutoCAD, and knowledge of JCT contracts, building legislation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering refurbishment schemes, planned maintenance, compliance works and safety projects.
• Manage resources, budgets, contractors and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare briefs, advise on options and costs, and support informed decision-making across Portsmouth's portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Cost control

Communication

Team management

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Degree in Construction or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Portsmouth City Council seeks a Principal Building Surveyor to join its Capital Projects service. Based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth with hybrid working, the role leads refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance and building safety projects across housing and corporate assets.

You will manage a team, control budgets and contracts, and provide professional advice from briefs to options and costings, aligning delivery with legislation and policy.