Building Surveyor - University

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37 per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Location: Kent

Department: Estates & Facilities

About the Role

A well-established University is seeking a proactive and technically capable Building Surveyor to join their Estates & Facilities Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up or transition into a surveying-focused position, especially if you have strong experience managing low-value maintenance projects or cyclical building condition surveys.

The University offers a clear and supportive career development pathway, making this an ideal role for Graduate Surveyors, Junior Surveyors, Maintenance Surveyors, Stock Condition Surveyors, or Building Maintenance Managers looking to progress or diversify.

Key Responsibilities

Condition & Maintenance

• Take full ownership of building condition surveys across the estate.
• Maintain and update all associated records, including cost data.
• Provide professional building fabric project services to internal stakeholders.
• Carry out emergency surveys and manage long-term defects relating to building fabric and roof structures.

Compliance & Safety

• Act as a technical expert for building fabric compliance and maintenance.
• Support lifecycle replacement, refurbishment, and adaptation projects.
• Review, audit, and maintain the University's Fire Management Safety arrangements, including:
  • Fire precaution remedial works
  • Building Fire Manuals
  • Actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments
• Undertake regular access audits to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Regulatory Support

• Ensure building assets comply with statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Assist in mitigating legal, financial, and health & safety risks related to building management.

About You

Essential Experience

• Experience managing maintenance projects, condition surveys, or building fabric assessments.
• Strong understanding of building fabric, compliance, and asset management.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within estates, education, housing, or public sector property management.
• Background in maintenance surveying, stock condition surveying, or building maintenance management.

Qualifications

• Surveying-related education or qualifications are highly desirable.
• ARICS or working towards APC is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Up to £45,000 salary
• 30 days annual leave + 4 additional days over Christmas
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Clear pathways for career growth and professional development

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