Project Building Surveyor: Refurbishment & Sustainability

The Supply Register; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NCG is seeking an experienced Project Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment, maintenance and space adaptation projects across our college estate. You’ll manage projects from inception through design, procurement and handover, while ensuring value for money and compliance with UK regulations.

You’ll deliver surveys, cost estimates and design documentation; supervise a direct report, and collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to achieve sustainable, energy-efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction or related discipline.
• Proven experience in building surveying, ideally within a large estate or public sector environment.
• Experience managing building projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, construction legislation and health and safety standards.
• Experience of contract administration and managing contractors and consultants.
• Experience of early-stage cost estimating.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial awareness and experience of budgeting and cost control.
• A genuine commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient building practices.
• Professional membership of RICS, or working towards membership, is highly desirable, as is evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to medium-sized refurbishment, maintenance and space adaptation projects from inception to completion.
• Carrying out building surveys and condition assessments, diagnosing defects and preparing technical reports and schedules of condition.
• Preparing design specifications, tender documentation and drawings, working with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Providing early-stage cost estimates to support budget setting and capital business cases.
• Acting as contract administrator, managing tender processes, contractor appointments and contract performance.
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring value for money throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring projects comply with building regulations, health and safety, fire safety, accessibility and environmental requirements.
• Working with internal teams, including academic faculties and student services, to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Managing relationships with consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance and the long-term sustainability of the estate.
• Promoting energy efficiency, sustainable materials and low-carbon solutions.
• You'll also have responsibility for one direct report, providing an opportunity to support and develop others within the wider Estates and Facilities team.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project management

Contract administration

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Sustainability

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NCG is seeking an experienced Project Building Surveyor to lead refurbishment, maintenance and space adaptation projects across our college estate. You’ll manage projects from inception through design, procurement and handover, while ensuring value for money and compliance with UK regulations.

You’ll deliver surveys, cost estimates and design documentation; supervise a direct report, and collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to achieve sustainable, energy-efficient outcomes.