Senior Building Surveyor - Somerset Council

Join Somerset Council as a Senior Building Surveyor!

Your new company Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a recently formed council, there is an opportunity to be harnessed by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms.

Your new role As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will lead a team of Building Surveying professionals who deliver a range of project work to deliver strategic outcomes for the council. You will oversee and lead the development and implementation of major building projects as well as lead the council's condition surveying programme.

1. Ensure that the council meets legal responsibilities in relation to CDM regulations, where these apply to projects and programmes.
2. Providing building surveying services for internal council services (schools and education).
3. Supporting to develop major maintenance projects across school and non-school estates, making recommendations to prioritise work proposals which minimise risk.
4. Supporting or leading on bids for external funding or building condition and decarbonisation projects.
5. Managing a team of c. 3 professional staff.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Relevant degree, or a professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
2. AssocRICS membership, or CIOB membership.

What you'll get in return

1. Opportunity to access market-leading training and support from property and maintenance professionals.
2. Access to a leading LGPS pension scheme.
3. A formal, flexible working arrangement, which includes the opportunity to focus on key role deliverables in a way which works for you and your family.
4. My Staff Shop - including discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more.
5. Annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year + public holiday.
6. Salary of £52,754.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.