Senior Building Surveyor ( Capital Projects)

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

Senior Building Surveyor (Capital Projects)

Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council
Grade 9 | Regeneration & Property

Help shape the future of our places

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Building Surveyor to play a leading role in the delivery of our ambitious capital programme across Bromsgrove and Redditch. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from operational and public buildings to investment assets, historic properties and regeneration schemes.

Working within our Regeneration & Property team, you will provide professional building surveying expertise, project management and technical leadership across a range of capital works programmes. You will prepare specifications, develop designs, manage procurement and contractor performance, oversee budgets and programme delivery, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

This role offers the opportunity to support the Councils wider ambitions for regeneration, investment and sustainable development while helping create safe, accessible and high-quality public assets.

About You

You will be degree qualified in Building Surveying and have significant post-qualification experience delivering capital projects, building maintenance programmes and contract administration activities.

You will possess strong knowledge of construction, procurement, statutory compliance, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety requirements and Building Regulations. Experience of historic buildings and public sector property management would be advantageous.

We are seeking a confident communicator with strong negotiation, project management and problem-solving skills, capable of building productive relationships with members, colleagues, contractors, consultants and stakeholders. Ideally you will have experience of managing a small multidisciplinary team.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying
• Significant building surveying experience
• Proven delivery of capital projects and budget management
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and statutory compliance
• Experience of repairs, maintenance and asset management
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Capital Programme Manager, Joanne Wharrad, 01527 534089 (Property Services general number), or email joanne.wharrad@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

If you experience difficulties when applying online please contact the HR recruitment team at recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Please note that the Council does not offer Sponsorship to work in the UK.