Senior Building Surveyor in Hyde

Job Details

Job Reference: HCC622997

Salary Range: £48,948 – £54,423 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26 January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026 (second Interview (if applicable) 16 February 2026)

The Role

To lead the design and delivery of a variety of planned building projects, providing a service of the highest quality. Delivering successful projects safely, on time, on budget and with good client feedback.

What you\’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of a variety of building projects including planned maintenance works, internal alterations and extensions to existing buildings, ranging from £5k to £2.5M.
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams to achieve efficient and effective delivery of projects and programmes, aligning progress at all stages and meeting financial fee targets.
• Undertake surveys, inspections and investigations where necessary, preparing reports on the findings.
• Provide a building surveying service that is high quality, creative and effective, planning, designing and delivering successful projects safely, on time and budget, with good client feedback.
• Exercise a balance of design, construction technology and project management to create and deliver appropriate solutions that achieve the client\’s aims, offers best value and is fit for purpose.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, users and other stakeholders – sometimes in sensitive and/or challenging situations – to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence, technical and specialist knowledge.

What we\’re looking for

• Suitably qualified and/or experienced Building Surveyor with an HNC minimum or equivalent in building, ideally RICS, CIOB, CIAT or equivalent.
• Extensive, recent experience in building surveying, project management and the Principal Designer role in relation to the CDM and Building Regulations.
• Thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside a strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Highly motivated, well‑organised, able to make sound judgements in complex situations while demonstrating strong customer focus and resilience.
• Experience in AutoCAD or similar software, report writing and leading multi‑disciplinary teams is desirable.

Why join us

• Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK, offering a modern, forward‑looking, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package – see our website for details: Our Benefits Package.
• The Property Services Team works on a wide variety of projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages, fully supported with training to ensure varied and rewarding professional experience.
• Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks – ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and sailing.

Additional Information

Senior Building Surveyor Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Rob Hoskisson, Principal Building Surveyor Property Services – rob.hoskissonhants.gov.uk or 07718 147031.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.