Senior Policy Officer – Planning

Place North West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/agile working from day one

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Car allowance

Free parking

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Job summary

Chorley Council is seeking a Building Surveyor to support the Major Projects Delivery Manager in managing the capital programme and delivering a comprehensive surveying service across Chorley and South Ribble. You will manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring schemes align with priorities, funding requirements and statutory obligations, with opportunities to work towards MRICS or MCIOB.

The role involves preparing technical and financial reports for Senior Leadership, coordinating with external

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, vocational or professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification (Desired).
• A current full driving licence and able to visit sites across the borough.
• Experience of inspecting and surveying a range of buildings and properties.
• Experience of the management of maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Experience of liaising with external consultants/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive capital programme service for all property development and refurbishment.
• Support business-as-usual and improvement projects to maximise building value.
• Oversee routine planned maintenance and supervise contractors.
• Manage delivery of condition surveys to ensure compliance.
• Inspect repair and renewal works on corporate property.
• Support and advise on new council development projects.
• Prepare technical and financial reports for Senior Leadership and committees.
• Carry out other duties within the post as required.

Skills

Building surveying

Project management

Contractor liaison

Driving licence

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

MRICS/MCIOB (desirable)

Job description

Location: South Ribble
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: £50,908 – £51,928 plus 6% car allowance

About the job:

In this role you will support the Major Projects Delivery Manager in the management and delivery of the Councils’ Major Projects service, providing a comprehensive building surveying service across Chorley and South Ribble.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects within the Council’s capital programme, working closely with the Major Projects Delivery Manager and Head of Property and Development to ensure schemes are delivered in line with Council priorities, funding requirements and statutory obligations. You will support the development of funding bids and take responsibility for ensuring projects achieve value for money and long‑term benefits.

The Council is committed to your development and will provide professional support, including opportunities to work towards a recognised qualification such as MRICS or MCIOB.

Role:

• To manage a comprehensive capital programme service to the Councils covering all types of property development and refurbishment requirements.
• To support a range of ‘business as usual’ and improvement projects and programmes to help ensue that the councils’ are making the most out of their buildings and key assets.
• To manage and oversee the routine planned maintenance of Council buildings and instruct and oversee contractors as appropriate.
• To manage the delivery of condition surveys of Council owned buildings to ensure compliance with current legislation and regulations.
• To manage the inspection of repair and renewal works to the corporate property of the Council.
• To support and advise on the delivery of new council development projects.
• The preparation of appropriate technical and financial reports to Senior Leadership, the Councils or their committees.
• To be flexible and carry out other reasonable responsibilities and duties, which fall within the broad scope of this post.

Who we’re looking for

• Educated to degree level, vocational or professional qualification or equivalent experience in related area.
• Professional Qualification (Desired)
• A current full driving license or equivalent mobility and able to carry out visits to different sites across the councils throughout the week.
• Experience of inspecting and surveying a range of buildings and properties.
• Experience of the management of maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Experience of managing and liaising with external consultants/ contractors.

Other requirements

• This role requires you to regularly use a vehicle therefore you must possess a valid UK Driving Licence.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking
• Car Allowance

About Us

Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well‑being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we’re always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit.

Working Together

We share a number of our services with South Ribble Borough Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back‑end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.