Redditch Borough Council
Senior Building Surveyor ( Property Services)
Senior Building Surveyor ( Property Services) at Redditch Borough Council, based in Redditch, West Midlands, paying £46,579 - £49,817 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £46,579 - £49,817 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Redditch, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
12% below the typical rate for construction & trades
Reference 151ea37e0a28630e7ab0f51df1335cd7c0ca3f34
About the role
Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.
Senior Building Surveyor – Property Services
Salary: Grade 9 (SCP 34 - 37) £46,579 - £49,817 per annum
Location: Bromsgrove and Redditch
Directorate: Regeneration & Property
Help shape, maintain and improve the places that matter most
At Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council, we are committed to maintaining safe, compliant and sustainable buildings that support our communities and services. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Building Surveyor to join our Property Services team and play a key role in managing our diverse property portfolio, delivering Cyclical planned maintenance program , Ensuring statutory compliance and leading a dedicated maintenance team.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where you will lead the delivery of building reactive and planned maintenance programs, manage Statutory compliance, condition surveys, and provide expert professional advice across the Councils corporate estate.
Working closely with the Property Services Manager, you will manage a team of maintenance and technical staff, develop maintenance strategies, procure and supervise contractors, prepare specifications and tender documentation, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
About You
You will be degree qualified in Building Surveying and have substantial post-qualification experience within a commercial property or public sector environment.
We are looking for a confident and proactive Building Surveyor with excellent communication, problem-solving and Organisational skills, with experience of managing a small multi-disciplinary team.
What We Are Looking For
- Degree in Building Surveying
- Significant post-qualification building surveying experience
- Experience managing repairs, maintenance and compliance works in Commercial Environment
- Strong knowledge of building contracts, procurement and statutory regulations
- Experience of condition surveys and defect diagnosis
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and health and safety legislation
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to make a visible difference across two local authorities. You will work on a wide variety of propertied, help shape future investment in our property assets, lead a skilled team, and contribute directly to delivering high-quality services for businesses and visitors.
Additional Information
The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:
• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes
What next
Need further information on the duties of this post? Please contact John Homer (recruiting manager) on [phone removed] or email [email removed]
If this role interests you please select the 'Apply Now' button
If you experience difficulties when applying online please email HR recruitment team at [email removed]
Please note that the Council does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
Reference: 151ea37e0a28630e7ab0f51df1335cd7c0ca3f34 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Redditch Borough Council
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