Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours)
Salary: £60,000
DBS requirement: No DBS Required
Advert closes: 25 January
Interviews 3 and 4 February
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Diocese\'s quinquennial surveying and repairs programme, supporting clergy by ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained and protected for the long term.
Job Summary
The Senior Quinquennial Building Surveyor will deliver the Diocese\'s statutory quinquennial (\"QQ\") obligations across a large and varied residential housing portfolio. The role involves personally carrying out surveys on higher-value and complex properties, overseeing external surveyors where appropriate, managing repair projects, and ensuring works are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance, balancing cost control with long-term asset stewardship.
Job Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the Quinquennial surveying and repairs service
Personally undertake quinquennial surveys, including listed and historic buildings
Plan, schedule and track up to 100 surveys per year and the associated repair programmes
Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and external service providers
Oversee projects with budgets of up to £8m per year
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety and statutory requirements
Build strong working relationships with clergy, contractors and internal colleagues
Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and communication
Person Specification
RICS or CIOB accredited surveyor
Significant experience in residential building condition surveys and major repair projects
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety in housing
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and working in occupied homes
Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese
Experience working with listed buildings and conservation areas (desirable)
Knowledge of Church of England governance and structures (desirable)
Evidence of continued professional development (desirable)
About the London Diocesan Fund
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
Competitive remuneration package
27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years\' service, plus bank holidays
15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
Season ticket loans for public transport
Access to Benenden Health Insurance
EAP counselling through Health Assured
Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you\'re answering the application questions.
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