Building Surveying Manager

Salary: £48,500 - £50,900 Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Location Ipswich

Hybrid working available (approximately 2 days per week in the office, 3 at home or onsite)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveying Manager to lead a team of surveying professionals and technical officers responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance, repairs and capital improvement service across a diverse property portfolio.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong technical expertise, project management capability and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. You will oversee planned maintenance programmes, major capital works and compliance-related projects, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of building surveyors and technical staff.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs and capital improvement programmes.
• Manage complex and high-value building projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Monitor budgets, quality standards, programme delivery and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations and statutory requirements.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation and contract information for procurement exercises.
• Manage contractor relationships and oversee project delivery on site.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer complaints and contractor disputes.
• Produce reports and provide professional advice to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and service improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to long-term asset management objectives.

About You

You will be a qualified Building Surveyor or hold an equivalent construction-related qualification, supported by significant post-qualification experience in a property, housing or construction environment.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience managing building surveying teams.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation and construction best practice.
• Experience preparing specifications, contract documentation and tender submissions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage budgets, priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Relevant Degree
• Local Authority, Housing Association or social housing experience.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or other health and safety qualifications.
• Experience developing policies, strategies and service improvement programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveying professional looking to take on a senior leadership role with responsibility for major projects, team development and service improvement.