Building Surveyor

City, Birmingham
Michael Page

The role involves surveying and managing property investment, inspection, and repair services across a portfolio of 20-40 sites, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. It combines technical expertise, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver value-for-money projects that support housing and care operations.

Client Details

You will be working as a surveyor for a large not-for-profit organisation that provides housing and care services for older people across England. They operate a substantial property portfolio and are focused on delivering safe, high-quality, and compliant homes through strategic investment and collaborative service delivery.

Description

• Manage property investment, inspection, and repair services across a portfolio of 20-40 sites.
• Lead delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct regular inspections including Stock Condition, MOT, and Asbestos re-inspections.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services.
• Work closely with quantity surveyors to ensure accurate financial forecasting and contract management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the property portfolio.
• Produce performance, delivery, and financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Support housing and care operations to minimise disruption and meet operational needs.
• Participate in an out-of-hours duty rota when required.
• Operate with autonomy within agreed budgets and strategic frameworks.
• Influence financial performance through effective project delivery and cost control.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth service delivery and resident satisfaction.
• Typical Building Surveyor responsibilities

Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing property activities within the housing sector.
• Proven success in delivering maintenance and planned investment programmes, either client-side or contractor-side.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and experience resolving related issues.
• Experience managing reactive maintenance, compliance services, and capital investment projects.
• Ability to act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations (desirable).
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial and operational data to inform decisions.
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Working towards MRICS or MCIOB qualification (desirable).
• Resilient, professional, and responsive under pressure.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
• Building Surveyor experience withing social housing or care sector

Job Offer

• Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions and life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 remote GP access, mental health care, and virtual physio.
• Flexible financial tools, such as early wage access, financial coaching, and salary advance options.
• Work-life balance perks, including the ability to buy/sell annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Discounts and rewards, covering shopping, travel, gym memberships, and mobile phone plans.