Specialist Project Surveyor

Bristol City Council; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to manage a varied portfolio of housing stock projects at Sandy Park, Brislington. You will oversee major repairs, refurbishments and extensions, delivering projects on time, to budget and high standards.

The role requires site visits, stakeholder engagement and strong knowledge of construction and health & safety legislation. Bristol City Council offers hybrid working and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property surveying.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience preparing specifications and procurement documentation.
• Understanding of construction and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of housing projects from brief to handover.
• Prepare specifications and tender documentation.
• Procure works and administer contracts.
• Manage budgets and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure quality assurance and resident engagement throughout delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Residential property surveying

Project management

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Quality assurance

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference VAC008999 Date posted 28/10/2026 Application closing date 27/11/2026 Location Sandy Park Salary BG12: £44,253 - £46,579 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Construction and Building Maintenance, Housing, Project Management Attachments Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf Bristol City Council Application Guidance.pdf

Full Time, Permanent in Brislington Bristol -Sandy Park depot BS4 3NZ.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Surveyor to join our Planned Programmes Service within the Specialist Projects Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects across our housing stock, including major repairs, refurbishments, roof replacement programmes, structural repairs, property conversions, extensions, retrofit improvements and enhancements to communal spaces.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects, including preparing specifications and tender documentation, procuring works, contract administration, budget management, contractor performance, quality assurance and resident engagement.

You will work closely with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

You will have experience of surveying residential properties, strong technical and project management skills, and the ability to manage contractors and multiple projects simultaneously. Experience within social housing is desirable but not essential.

The role requires regular site visits, inspections and quality checks, including occasional access to scaffolding and ladders, together with a commitment to excellent customer service and stakeholder communication.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in residential property surveying.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Experience preparing specifications and procurement documentation.
• Understanding of relevant construction and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Why Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Join us and help deliver high-quality improvements that make a real difference to our homes and communities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Andy Hayward
Planned Programme Supervisor - 07786 275029

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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