At a Glance
- Tasks: Support diverse council buildings with maintenance projects and asset management strategies.
- Company: Join Cheltenham Borough Council, a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, flexible working, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Experience a friendly team culture with opportunities for professional growth and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, plus a degree in Building Surveying or related field.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Building Surveyor opportunity! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council, committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
Building Surveyor - The Role:
We are currently investing record sums into property improvements, sustainability initiatives, refurbishments and new-build projects whilst building a professional, committed and friendly team. You will provide support across a wide variety of council buildings, with a focus on commercial property. Your work will span planning, procurement and delivery of high-quality reactive and planned maintenance projects. You will contribute to effective asset management strategies through undertaking property surveys and helping develop programmes of work. No two projects are the same, and each will bring its own challenges and opportunities.
Building Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure building work complies with council codes of conduct, regulations and policies
- Undertake building work in line with health and safety legislation and monitor contractor compliance
- Manage multiple reactive and planned maintenance projects, prioritising issues and completing the annual maintenance plan
- Procure contractors in line with Local Government procurement regulations
- Scrutinise and challenge contractor costs, quality of work and timeliness
- Identify when specialist contractors are required for building issues
Building Surveyor - You:
- Hold 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
- Possess a degree in Building Surveying or related construction or property subject
- Have evidence of continued training and professional development
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects across locations
Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, a flexible and agile working environment, paid time off for volunteering, access to a Healthcare Cashback Plan upon successful completion of your probation period, a cycle to work scheme, and low-cost town centre parking.
To submit your CV for this exciting Building Surveyor opportunity, click Apply today!
Property Surveyor (Project Surveyor) in Gloucester employer: Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham Borough Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to community development and sustainability, employees enjoy generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for volunteering, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the town of Cheltenham.
Contact Details:
Cheltenham Borough Council Recruitment Team
