Senior Building Surveyor

Networking Women in the Fire Service; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire service is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead property projects, ensuring service quality to the diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building surveying and relevant qualifications, alongside strong communication and project management skills.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi-time scheme

Family leave and emergency support

Flexible working including work from home

Free access to Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount scheme

Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in managing property projects over £500,000.
• Ability to prepare specifications and drawings for building maintenance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of workplace property projects.
• Manage appointed suppliers and contractors.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Technical Advice

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

RICS or RIBA Qualification

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software

Job description

Post: Senior Building Surveyor
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 – £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 30 June 2025.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. There are 103 Fire Stations across the London Boroughs along with a call centre and headquarters building. LFB also forms part of the Greater London Authority (GLA) organisations which includes Transport for London (TfL) and London Metropolitan Police Service.

We are looking for a talented and ambitious senior building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next level. The postholder will be based in our workplace team leading projects and works that enhance the workplace experience supporting our diverse workforce. We are looking for someone who is customer focused helping us to continue to find innovative solutions and deliver services of the highest quality.

The postholder will deliver workplace property projects such that they are on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies. The postholder will manage appointed suppliers (consultants/contractors) and will lead the delivery of ongoing programmes such as redecorations alongside strategic and adhoc improvement projects. We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a pathway to senior level.

We are looking for an individual with extensive building surveying experience, able to investigate and offer technical advice, designs and solutions. The postholder will prepare designs using computer aided design software and obtain tenders for construction work. They will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
The candidate should have a background in building surveying and a nationally recognised degree and post graduate qualification in a construction related discipline and / or post-related qualification i.e. RIBA, RICS and/or relevant extensive experience at a senior level.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of managing professional services in respect of building maintenance works and services and/or property projects in a multi-disciplined environment, including small works, major refurbishments and new build to a nominal value in excess of £500,000.

2. Practical experience in the preparation of specifications, drawings and schedules for improvements, building maintenance and services works.

3. Effective oral communication skills in order to liaise negotiate with staff at all levels as well as external contractors, consultants, representatives of external organisations and members of the public.

4. Good analytical skills in order to identify solutions to complex problems.

Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place at LFB Headquarters on Monday 14 July 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.