Principal Building Surveyor

Job title:

Principal Building Surveyor - Projects, Contracts and PFI Team

Salary: PO2 £ 41,177 - £44,253 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Merrion House

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Leeds City Council's Projects, Contracts and PFI Team for a motivated and experienced Principal Building Surveyor.

This is a varied role combining building surveying, technical investigation and contract management. Working across Leeds City Council's Housing PFI contracts, you will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, well maintained and compliant, whilst helping to deliver high quality services, value for money and positive outcomes for residents.

You will work closely with contractors, Housing Leeds colleagues and a range of stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues, monitor performance, undertake inspections and surveys, and ensure contractual and statutory obligations are met.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

As Principal Building Surveyor, you will:

• Undertake property inspections, surveys and technical investigations across housing assets.
• Identify building defects, failures and maintenance issues and work collaboratively to achieve appropriate solutions.
• Monitor contractor performance and service delivery against contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Analyse technical and contractual information and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Support performance management, service improvement and value for money initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to the successful management and delivery of Leeds City Council's Housing PFI contracts.

Applicants will only be considered if they hold Relevant Building Surveying qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Building Surveying) and / or a minimum of 12 months experience working within the construction, property maintenance or PFI maintenance sector.

• A relevant Building Surveying qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent professional qualification).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of building pathology and building construction.
• An understanding of technical, contractual and regulatory requirements within housing.
• The ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Experience of contractor monitoring, quality assurance and performance management.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and problem solving.

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further