Senior Building Surveyor
2 days ago
Worcester
Senior Building Surveyors Wanted Worcestershire Based £55k- £75k + Package Full Job Description: You’ll take responsibility for both team leadership and project delivery, overseeing a varied portfolio of capital works across Worcestershire. Projects include: • New-build classroom extensions, • Re-roofing, boiler and window replacements, • Refurbishment and estate improvement works You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle, from initial client brief through to completion. • Team Leadership: Manage a dedicated team (Principal, Building, and Junior Surveyors), including mentoring junior staff and leading by example., • Project Delivery: Take full operational responsibility for capital projects across Worcestershire schools ranging from boiler and window replacements to new-build classroom extensions., • Technical Execution: Lead the full project lifecycle, including building pathology, design work, and contract administration., • Client Engagement: Act as the primary face for school stakeholders, ensuring all delivery meets the high standards of a very loyal customer base., • Safeguarding: Ensure all works and team behaviours strictly adhere to safeguarding protocols within the school environment. About You We are looking for a professional who balances technical expertise with exceptional "people skills." You must be comfortable in a non-corporate, professional environment where communication is key. • Qualifications: MCIOB or MRICS status is essential., • Experience: Proven background in building pathology and delivering capital works, ideally within the Education or Local Authority sectors., • Management Style: Supportive and encouraging. You should be a mentor who can help underperforming staff reach their potential without using a "corporate" hammer., • Communication: Interpersonal skills are critical. You must be able to translate technical issues to non-technical school staff and be willing to go "above and beyond" for the client., • Background: Experience within a consultancy, local authority, or similar environment is preferred, particularly within the education sector. Package & Benefits The company offers a relaxed, professional environment with a strong focus on autonomy and delivering meaningful work within the local community. • Salary: Competitive (to be discussed based on experience level)., • Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays (6 weeks total)., • Flexible Working: Truly flexible, output-focused arrangements. Split your time between home-working, design tasks, and site visits., • Culture: A professional yet non-corporate environment with a strong team identity and monthly in-person collaboration sessions., • Location: Based in North Worcestershire / Bransford area.