Senior Building Surveyor - Lead Asset Projects

London Borough of Newham; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave package

Training and career development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage its building assets, drive quality standards, and lead complex projects. You will oversee condition surveys, set maintenance programmes and ensure contractual compliance across a varied portfolio.

The role offers opportunities to influence investment decisions and improve residents' lives, with a 36-hour week and full-time arrangements in a local government setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a surveyor in the construction industry and strong building knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, budgets and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Set up a system to record building conditions, decarbonisation and maintenance priorities.
• Oversee contract forms (JCT Minor works, Intermediate, Design & Build, MF1).
• Advise on property matters including party walls and risk management.
• Monitor budgets, manage works, and ensure profitability and compliance.
• Prepare procurement documents and analyse bids; manage payments.
• Lead and mentor project team; report to project boards.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and site managers on contracts.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Diagnostics

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

RICS qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

London Borough of Newham is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage its building assets, drive quality standards, and lead complex projects. You will oversee condition surveys, set maintenance programmes and ensure contractual compliance across a varied portfolio.

The role offers opportunities to influence investment decisions and improve residents' lives, with a 36-hour week and full-time arrangements in a local government setting.