Building Surveyor
Location: Cheltenham, GL50 9SA
Salary: £35,412 – £48,053
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 4 June 2026
Role Overview
We own and manage over 200 significant buildings and structures, including listed buildings, swimming pools, war memorials and a football stadium. We are currently investing record sums into property improvements, sustainability initiatives, refurbishments, and new‑build projects while building a professional, committed and friendly team.
You will provide support across a wide variety of council buildings, with a focus on commercial property. Your work will span planning, procurement and delivery of high‑quality reactive and planned maintenance projects. You will contribute to effective asset management strategies by undertaking property surveys and helping develop programmes of work. No two projects are the same, and each will bring its own challenges and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure building work complies with council codes of conduct, regulations and policies
* Undertake building work in line with health and safety legislation and monitor contractor compliance
* Manage multiple reactive and planned maintenance projects, prioritising issues and completing the annual maintenance plan
* Procure contractors in line with Local Government procurement regulations
* Scrutinise and challenge contractor costs, quality of work and timeliness
* Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, leaseholders, service managers and stakeholders
* Identify when specialist contractors are required for building issues
* Propose proactive changes to processes to deliver value for money
* Undertake other reasonable tasks as required for the role
Qualifications and Experience
* Hold 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths
* Possess a degree in Building Surveying or a related construction or property subject
* Are qualified or working towards an appropriate technical or professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB
* Have evidence of continued training and professional development
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects across locations
* Can work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively
Benefits
* Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays)
* A flexible and agile working environment with opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and flexitime
* A comprehensive programme of learning and development
* Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering
* Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
* Access to free counselling services
* Upon successful completion of probation, access to the Healthcare Cashback Plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Low‑cost town centre parking
* A commitment to employee wellbeing
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