📍 Bristol (Hybrid working available)
💰 £42,839 – £46,142 per annum
🕒 37 hours per week | Permanent
📅 Start date: 1 July 2026
🧾 Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to manage the education property portfolio within a public sector corporate landlord environment. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, and well-maintained school and education buildings through effective surveying, project delivery, and asset management.
🏗️ Key Responsibilities
* Manage repair, refurbishment, and maintenance works across education buildings
* Carry out condition surveys and develop planned maintenance programmes
* Prepare specifications, feasibility studies, and options appraisals
* Administer building contracts (including NEC4) and manage variations
* Take responsibility for revenue and capital budgets
* Monitor expenditure and ensure effective financial control
* Oversee contractor performance and project delivery
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements
* Act as technical advisor to internal departments and stakeholders
* Support asset management using systems such as Concerto and SFG20
🎯 Candidate Requirements
* Qualification suitable for CIOB Corporate Membership (or equivalent)
* Experience in building surveying, project management, or property maintenance
* Strong knowledge of NEC4 and building contract administration
* Experience managing budgets and financial reporting
* Understanding of CDM Regulations and statutory compliance
* Ability to deliver condition surveys and maintenance planning
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work in a public sector or regulated environment
⭐ Desirable Experience
* Experience within local authority or public sector estates
* Familiarity with SFG20, JobLogic, FastDraft, Concerto, or CAD systems
* Experience working with education or large-scale property portfolios
* Understanding of Hard FM and asset lifecycle management
* Ability to adapt to digital systems and evolving processes
🏛️ Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Inclusive and supportive working environment
⚖️ Additional Information
Enhanced DBS check required
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Shortlisting based on essential criteria in the person specification
Salary description
£42839.00 - £46142.00 per year