Job DescriptionBuilding Surveying Manager – Hybrid, Permanent role, Salary up to £49,500 Building Surveying Manager – Permanent Role Salary: Up to £49,500 Location: Ipswich (remote/hybrid options available)Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Your new company Are you a seasoned Building Surveying professional ready to lead complex housing projects and drive service excellence? We’re seeking a dynamic Building Surveying Manager to take the reins of a high-performing team and deliver impactful capital improvement programmes across a diverse housing portfolio.Your new role
What You’ll Be Doing• Lead and manage a team of Chartered Surveyors and technical officers, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery across all projects.• Oversee major capital works, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance programmes, liaising with senior stakeholders to align strategy and execution.• Champion service improvement initiatives, introducing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.• Resolve complex disputes and complaints with professionalism, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into future processes.• Spearhead procurement projects, from drafting specifications to managing tenders and contractor performance.• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, prepare strategic reports, and contribute to housing policy development.• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, building regulations, and CDM requirements.What youll need to succeed
What We’re Looking For• Degree-qualified in Building Services or equivalent, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.• Strong knowledge of building legislation, health and safety regulations, and contract management.• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale housing projects.• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.• Ideally proficient in CAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.• IOSH Managing Safely certification (minimum); NEBOSH and professional memberships are a plus.What youll get in return
A salary of up to £49,500, Hybrid working, excellent local government pension. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, public sector environment. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic housing initiatives, working with passionate professionals and contributing to meaningful community outcomes. If youre ready to bring your expertise to a role that blends leadership, technical excellence, and strategic influence—apply now and help shape the future of housing services. xwzovoh What you need to do now If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isnt quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4735662