Senior Building Surveyor – Education

🏫 Senior Building Surveyor – Education

📍 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

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