Are you an experienced Senior Building Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity to where you can make a significant impact?
If so, our professional team at Bedford Borough Council are recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor. A role where you will have the chance to contribute to a diverse range of technical projects aimed at enhancing and maintaining our extensive portfolio of commercial properties public buildings and schools
As a Senior Building Surveyor you will play a vital role in our team bringing your expertise and experience to the table.
You'll have the opportunity to lead various capital projects ensuring their success from conception to completion. Your responsibilities will include overseeing complex assignments providing expert advice and ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
If you thrive in a leadership role and enjoy delivering high quality results we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team making a significant contribution to the growth and development of our community. As a Senior Building Surveyor at Bedford Borough Council you will have the chance to leave a lasting impact on our diverse range of technical projects.
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Interview Date: 22nd October 2025
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
* a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
* a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email
Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Enhanced DBS
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).