Building Surveyor in City of London

Location: Covering South/South East England

Salary: £36,950 - £48,440 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for a qualified (or experienced) surveyor to join our South/South Eastern regional team.

Are you a solutions-focused surveyor who can take accountability for all property-related works including:

• Producing project drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Managing schedules of work on site.
• Be responsible for the job from start to conclusion.
• Assisting with driving revenue through shops with refit activity.

What will a Building Surveyor's job involve?

In this challenging role you'll work closely with UK Operations & Retail Managers and building users within a specific geographical area. You'll be supported by, and work closely with, the wider Property Department and the support team at the Red Cross Shared Service Centre. You'll work closely with internal client and property professionals to ensure consistent support across all property related activity.

We are looking for Building Surveyors in the South/South East. The successful candidate for this region will be largely working from home, with regular site visits in the area. The roles cover properties across different regions of the UK and will require a readiness to travel and work outside normal hours as necessary. All roles come with a company car due to the travel involved.

To be a successful Building Surveyor, you'll:

• Have a surveying qualification e.g. MCIOB, MRICS or qualified by experience.
• Have experience of the different responsibilities associated with building surveying. For example: building defect diagnosis, fire risk assessments, asbestos management, basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Be a dynamic yet adaptable person with the drive and determination to manage and prioritise your workload across a multi-site portfolio.
• Have the experience of carrying out property inspections and producing reports.
• Be able to produce tender documents, arrange tenders and act as a contract administrator.
• Be negotiating with all levels of external stakeholders including landlords and solicitors.
• Be a team player who is solution-oriented, communicates well, and influences effectively.
• Be a car driver; society car is provided with the role.
• Have a full UK driving licence and can travel within your region (sometimes with little notice).

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday the 15th of May 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.