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Building Surveyor - Public Sector Estate (Permanent)
Location: Central London
Salary: Competitive, with excellent public sector benefits
Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact across a diverse and historic property portfolio? This is a unique opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation managing a wide range of operational and investment properties in the heart of London.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of a Senior Principal Surveyor, you'll be responsible for delivering professional surveying services and managing minor capital and revenue projects from inception to completion. You'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing a varied estate, which includes listed buildings, commercial assets, and civic infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing minor works projects within agreed budgets and timelines
- Preparing feasibility studies, specifications, and tender documentation
- Liaising with internal departments, external consultants, and contractors
- Ensuring statutory compliance including planning, building regulations, and listed building consents
- Conducting condition surveys, dilapidations, and structural assessments
- Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring quality delivery
- Supporting innovation and efficiency in project delivery
This role offers clear progression opportunities based on performance and responsibility, with structured support to help you grow professionally.
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified Building Surveyor (or equivalent experience) and ideally, MRICS qualification, or working towards.
- Strong project management and contract administration skills
- Experience working across a range of building types, ideally including heritage assets
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and governance is desirable.
Benefits
This organisation offers a highly attractive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
- Access to professional development and training
- Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
- A central London location with excellent transport links
Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and innovation, and help shape the future of one of London's most iconic estates.
Please get in touch with Molly Spencer at Hays for more information.
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