Job Description
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council, we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join the Assets directorate. This opportunity is for you if you're seeking a dynamic work environment where innovation meets high-quality public service delivery.
The role
The role is a key part of the newly shaped Asset directorate at the Council, and will directly support the Council’s £350m plus diverse non-operational portfolio holdings. This role will work closely within the newly shaped team as well as building strong relationships across the wider Council. The team ensures that the Council can shape Placemaking initiatives from existing holdings whilst supporting the delivery of wider Council strategic objectives.
You will be working on high-profile projects in our very diverse borough for a commercially minded council which has an emphasis on sustainability. You will be working on a diverse portfolio of assets that includes commercial, industrial, retail, office, theatres, hotels and sports facilities.
The role profile and person specification outline the detail of what the job involves but as a minimum you will:
- be an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor, passionate about your profession.
- have experience of managing large capital projects, including design / contract management.
- be commercially minded.
- thrive on a demanding and diverse workload.
- be excellent at developing strategic solutions to complex challenges.
About you
We are looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills, preferably educated to degree level in the building surveying discipline. You should have good working knowledge of Council Services and good knowledge of legislation and compliance within building surveying.
About us
In return, you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our benefits include:
- 28-31 days annual leave (dependent on local government continuous service)
- Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part-time staff)
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Excellent working environment
If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah King at sarah.king@eastleigh.gov.uk and arrange a call about this role.
For further information about the role, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 21 June 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed