Technical Building Operations Surveyor (TBOS)

Talent Finder; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property development firm based in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a Technical Building Operations Surveyor. This full-time position offers a salary of £50,000–£60,000 plus bonus, with up to two days a week of remote work. The ideal candidate will oversee the safe and efficient operation of residential properties, manage statutory compliance, and lead maintenance plans while communicating effectively with teams. With a strong focus on operational excellence and resident satisfaction, this role offers significant ownership and impact in the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday plus public holidays

£500 PA towards accreditations

Free parking

Annual eye test plus contribution towards glasses

Qualifications

• Strong residential property operations experience, preferably in Build-to-Rent.
• Proven track record managing compliance systems and statutory programmes.
• Solid knowledge of building systems and maintenance planning.
• Experience managing OPEX budgets and driving cost improvements.
• Confident in supplier and contract management, including tendering.
• Highly organised and excellent at documentation.
• Clear communication skills and solutions-led mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance across fire, gas, electrical, and more.
• Oversee reactive maintenance and SLA performance.
• Build and manage OPEX budgets, monitoring variances.
• Lead tendering and contract renewal processes.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture across all sites.

Skills

Residential property operations experience

Managing compliance systems

Knowledge of building systems

Supplier and contract management

Organised and audit-ready

Pragmatic communication skills

Education

Surveying or property qualification (RICS / CIOB / IWFM)

Job description

Technical Building Operations Surveyor (TBOS) | Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells with travel to South East sites (flexible working) | Full‑time | £50,000–£60,000 + Bonus

Grifo Developments is a hands‑on, growing property development and operations business focused on delivering high‑quality residential portfolios across the South East. We specialise in Build‑to‑Rent, PRS, and mixed‑use residential assets, combining strategic development expertise with best‑in‑class operational management.

Our Operations Division ensures that every building we manage is safe, compliant, efficient, and delivers a consistently high standard of service for residents. We pride ourselves on balancing operational excellence with resident satisfaction, maintaining audit‑ready systems, and continuously improving through innovation, technology, and robust processes.

At Grifo, you’ll join a close‑knit, collaborative team where your work has real ownership and visible impact. We value proactive thinking, practical solutions, and a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a hands‑on, growing development and operations business shaping best‑practice systems across a high‑quality residential portfolio
• Flexible working: up to 2 days/week remotely
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (increasing with service, capped at 30 + PH)
• £500 PA towards accreditations/professional memberships
• Free parking at Head Office
• Annual eye test + £50 contribution towards glasses
• Real ownership and visible impact in a tight‑knit Operations team

Are you the right person for the job?

• Strong residential property operations experience (Build‑to‑Rent / PRS preferred)
• Proven track record managing compliance systems and statutory programmes
• Solid knowledge of building systems, maintenance planning, and contractor control
• Experience managing OPEX budgets and driving cost and efficiency improvements
• Confident supplier and contract management skills, including tenders and renewals
• Highly organised, audit‑ready, and excellent at documentation
• Clear, pragmatic communication and solutions‑led mindset
• Surveying or property qualification (RICS / CIOB / IWFM) desirable

What will your role look like?

As the Technical Building Operations Surveyor, you will take ownership of the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Grifo Developments’ residential portfolio. You will:

Building Operations & Compliance

• Manage statutory compliance across fire, water, lifts, gas, electrical, and more
• Maintain inspections, servicing, and certifications on time and fully documented
• Lead monthly compliance reviews and building condition audits

Maintenance Delivery

• Oversee reactive maintenance and SLA performance
• Design and manage PPM schedules and lifecycle planning
• Coordinate work with the in‑house Maintenance Operative and approved contractors

Commercial & Financial Management

• Build and manage OPEX budgets; monitor variances and gross‑to‑net leakage
• Align operational readiness with revenue goals during leasing periods

Supplier & Contract Governance

• Maintain supplier registers, monitor KPIs, and enforce corrective actions
• Lead tendering or contract renewal processes

Insurance & Risk Management

• Oversee operational insurance governance with broker support
• Maintain operational risk registers and business continuity plans

Handover & Data Management

• Lead operational mobilisation at Practical Completion
• Manage the Golden Thread as a live, auditable system

People & Culture

• Line manage, mentor, and performance‑manage the Maintenance Operative
• Promote a proactive, safety‑first culture across all sites

You will work closely with the MD, Resident Experience Manager, FD, EA, and suppliers to ensure buildings operate efficiently, safely, and deliver an excellent experience for residents.

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