Job Description
Job Title: Senior Building Surveyor (Assets) Type: Permanent Location: Cwmbran Salary: £46,550 Hours: 4 day working week BRC are working closely with a leading housing organisation to recruit a Senior Building Surveyor (Assets). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainable asset management and supporting future investment programmes across a diverse housing portfolio. Duties:
* Act as a subject matter expert across building and quantity surveying disciplines
* Review and validate stock condition data to inform investment decisions
* Develop detailed specifications for large-scale investment programmes
* Provide cost advice and maintain accurate cost data aligned to market conditions
* Manage land and property matters including:
* Boundary disputes
* Land ownership issues
* Property disposals
* Planning and development queries
* Wayleaves and licences
* Investigate building defects and instruct remedial works
* Manage external consultants on technical and legal matters
* Support data quality improvements for asset management systems
* Handle complaints and contribute to service improvements
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health & safety, and organisational policies
Requirements:
* Degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or similar
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or working towards
* Strong knowledge of:
o Building construction methods and defects
o Asset data management and reporting
o Land and boundary matters
o Building regulations and housing standards (including WHQS, HHSRS)
o Contract administration and procurement
* Experience
o Extensive experience in a similar role
o Experience producing specifications and tender documentation
o Budget management and contract administration experience
o Experience working with asset data and reporting
o Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar
* Skills & Attributes
o Strong analytical and organisational skills
o Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflicts
o Excellent communication skills
o Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
* Additional Requirements
o Ability to travel across the region
o Welsh language skills (desirable)
Benefits:
* 4-day week temporary pilot
* Hybrid working
* Defined Contribution Social
* Housing Pension Scheme
* BUPA Health cash back plan
* GP helpline
* Wider Wallet discount and voucher scheme
* Investment in learning and development and funding of professional memberships.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) through Life and Progress
For more information, please call Meg Smith on or. To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.