Senior Building Surveyor ( Property Services)

Bromsgrove and Redditch; Redditch; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via benefits platform

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Property Services team in Redditch. You will lead maintenance programs, ensure statutory compliance and manage a team of maintenance and technical staff.

The role requires a degree in Building Surveying and substantial post-qualification experience in a commercial or public sector environment, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying is required.
• Substantial post-qualification Building Surveying experience.
• Knowledge of building contracts, procurement and statutory regulations.
• Experience with condition surveys and defect diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of reactive and planned maintenance programs.
• Manage statutory compliance and condition surveys.
• Provide expert professional advice across the corporate estate.
• Develop maintenance strategies and supervise contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

CDM Regulations knowledge

Building Regulations knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

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Senior Building Surveyor ( Property Services)

Job Reference BR/TP/239/678

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full time permanent

Working Hours:

37 Hours

Location:

REDDITCH

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Type:

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Redditch

Job Introduction

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

Senior Building Surveyor – Property Services

Salary: Grade 9 (SCP 34 - 37) £46,579 - £49,817 per annum
Location: Bromsgrove and Redditch
Directorate: Regeneration & Property

Help shape, maintain and improve the places that matter most

At Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council, we are committed to maintaining safe, compliant and sustainable buildings that support our communities and services.We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team and play a key role in managing our diverse property portfolio, delivering Cyclical planned maintenance program , Ensuring statutory compliance and leading a dedicated maintenance team.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where you will lead the delivery of building reactive and planned maintenance programs, manage Statutory compliance, condition surveys, and provide expert professional advice across the Councils corporate estate.

Working closely with the Property Services Manager, you will manage a team of maintenance and technical staff, develop maintenance strategies, procure and supervise contractors, prepare specifications and tender documentation, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

About You

You will be degree qualified in Building Surveying and have substantial post-qualification experience within a commercial property or public sector environment.

We are looking for a confident and proactive Building Surveyor with excellent communication, problem-solving and Organisational skills, with experience of managing a small multi-disciplinary team.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Building Surveying
• Significant post-qualification building surveying experience
• Experience managing repairs, maintenance and compliance works in Commercial Environment
• Strong knowledge of building contracts, procurement and statutory regulations
• Experience of condition surveys and defect diagnosis
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and health and safety legislation
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to make a visible difference across two local authorities.You will work on a wide variety of propertied, help shape future investment in our property assets, lead a skilled team, and contribute directly to delivering high-quality services for businesses and visitors.

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes

Please note that the Council does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK.