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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