Senior Building Surveyor - Planned Works, hireful

Location
:
St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary
: £46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary + £5,000 market supplement + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution

Hours
:
Full time, 37 hours per week – Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Are you an experienced building surveyor ready to lead on improving the quality, safety and sustainability of council housing? They're recruiting a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Planned Works team, taking responsibility for delivering capital improvement programmes and planned maintenance projects.

This role offers the chance to shape major improvements to their housing stock, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to a high performing, resident focused service.

As Senior Building Surveyor (Planned Works), you will lead the client side procurement and management of specialist contractors and ensure all planned works comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022. You will manage planned maintenance budgets, attend monthly core group and workstream meetings with their partnering contractor, and support resident engagement events.

You will also manage and support team members through regular performance and development discussions. In addition, you’ll contribute to policy updates, compliance monitoring and service improvements, working closely with colleagues across Housing to support the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a member of RICS or CIOB, with experience delivering planned works programmes and individual capital works projects. You should have strong building contract management skills and experience in tendering and procurement, including an understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.

You’ll bring advanced knowledge of construction related legislation and best practice, including Health & Safety, CDDM 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012), Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law. Applicants should understand the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, its underpinning principles and the key Consumer Standards, especially those linking to maintenance and refurbishment.

Surveying expertise is required in diagnosing building defects relating to both traditional and non‑traditional forms of construction. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is confidence in managing contractors, budgets and project delivery. You should also be proficient with IT systems such as MS Office, MS Project, CAD, housing management systems (e.g. MRI) and asset management software. IOSH and asbestos‑related qualifications are required (or a willingness to obtain them promptly).

Join them in their aim to make St Albans carbon neutral by 2030, guided by their Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, they put the environment at the heart of every decision. They live their values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

Our client is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and a variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station, shops and restaurants.

In short it is a great place to live and work.

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7%.
• Flexible working options.
• Staff parking permit.
• Reimbursement of professional fees.
• Comprehensive development and training.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform.

Disability Confident:
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