Senior Building Surveyor - Housing Services in St Albans

If you're passionate about improving homes, delivering high-quality building surveying services, and making a difference to the lives of residents in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our Housing Repairs team. This opportunity has arisen following the internal promotion of the previous postholder, demonstrating our strong commitment to staff development and progression.

You will carry out building surveys and diagnose complex defects, manage repair, maintenance and investment projects up to £3m and prepare specifications, tenders, and act as Contract Administrator under JCT forms. You will also lead on estate inspections, minor improvement works, and communal area issues and provide technical advice to colleagues, contractors, and residents. You will also ensure robust health & safety compliance, including CDM and asbestos regulations, support insurance and compensation cases and support in resolving formal complaints. You will be participating in the out-of-hours repairs standby rota and supporting emergency planning when required.

With a degree or professional qualification in Building Surveying (or substantial equivalent experience), you must have strong technical knowledge of building defects, housing and construction legislation, health & safety and landlord obligations. Previous experience of managing projects, preparing tenders and JCT contract management is also essential for this role. A valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and an IOSH qualification (or willingness to achieve within 6 months) are also required.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages.

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions.
• Flexible working options.
• Reimbursement of professional fees.
• Comprehensive development and training.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.