Senior Building Surveyor Projects

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to lead construction, condition and capital improvement projects across the non-housing estate. You’ll manage projects from feasibility through procurement to completion, with project budgets typically ranging from £250k to £2m and regular site travel across Somerset.

The role combines hands-on project leadership with hybrid working where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree or comparable professional qualification
• Associate or Chartered RICS membership, working towards professional membership, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of construction, condition and capital improvement projects across the non-housing property portfolio
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and within allocated budgets
• Take projects from inception through to completion, including procurement and project management
• Undertake feasibility studies and develop concept designs through to RIBA Stage 3
• Lead intermediate-scale and complex projects across RIBA Stages 1–6, acting as lead client when complexity or risk is greater
• Select project management, procurement and works delivery solutions, managing consultants, contractors and supply chains
• Contribute to the council's strategic objectives through well-managed building projects
• Ensure projects comply with legislation, council policies and professional standards

Skills

PRINCE2/APM principles

Building Regulations

Health and safety

Contract forms and procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

RICS-accredited degree or equivalent

Associate/Chartered RICS membership

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor for Somerset Council's projects function, leading construction, condition and capital improvement schemes across the council's non-housing estate. The post manages projects from feasibility and concept design through procurement to completion, with budgets typically between £250k and £2m. It pairs regular travel to sites across Somerset with hybrid working where service needs allow. A driving licence and access to a car are essential, and the council cannot offer visa sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Manage delivery of construction, condition and capital improvement projects across the non-housing property portfolio
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and within allocated budgets
• Take projects from inception through to completion, including procurement and project management
• Undertake feasibility studies and develop concept designs through to RIBA Stage 3
• Lead intermediate-scale and complex projects across RIBA Stages 1–6, acting as lead client where complexity or risk is greater
• Select project management, procurement and works delivery solutions, managing consultants, contractors and supply chains
• Contribute to the council's strategic objectives through well-managed building projects
• Ensure projects comply with legislation, council policies and professional standards

What’s required

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree or comparable professional construction qualification
• Associate or Chartered RICS membership, working towards professional membership, or an equivalent professional qualification

Experience

• Building Surveyor or closely related construction experience, with a track record of maintenance, refurbishment and improvement projects
• Project management experience within a construction environment
• Financial, project and contract management experience, including managing budgets to agreed parameters

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of PRINCE2/APM principles and applying project controls in practice
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the planning process
• Understanding of construction health and safety and statutory compliance requirements
• Good knowledge of standard construction contract forms, procurement routes and practices
• Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders, partners, consultants and contractors

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and access to a car
• Right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance
• Paid volunteering opportunities