Senior Capital Projects Building Surveyor

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with significant, top‑p

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Building Surveyor to join our Assets & Environment team. You will manage a varied programme of capital construction projects from feasibility through to completion across education, leisure, care, and community assets.

You will work with stakeholders, consultants and contractors, shaping business cases, developing cost plans and governance approvals while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Membership of a professional body (RICS, MAPM) with a building surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing complex construction and capital projects ranging from £25,000 to £25 million.
• Experience in undertaking stock condition surveys and developing project scopes for a variety of property and asset types.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration and standard forms of construction contracts.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and associated documentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences.
• Strong project management, planning and budget management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied programme of capital construction projects from concept through to completion.
• Undertaking building condition surveys and using findings to inform project scopes, budgets and business cases.
• Developing high-level cost plans and supporting the preparation of project business cases and governance approvals.
• Leading and coordinating external consultants, design teams, contractors and developers to achieve project outcomes.
• Managing procurement activities, contract administration and project delivery in line with council procedures and industry best practice.
• Monitoring project budgets, forecasts, risks and performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Providing professional advice and reporting progress to project boards, stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and maintaining robust project governance throughout delivery.

Skills

RICS/MAPM membership

Project management

Stock condition surveys

Procurement & contract administration

CDM Regulations knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Budget & cost planning

Education

Degree, HNC, HND, or NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Building Surveyor to join our Assets & Environment team. You will manage a varied programme of capital construction projects from feasibility through to completion across education, leisure, care, and community assets.

You will work with stakeholders, consultants and contractors, shaping business cases, developing cost plans and governance approvals while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.