Technical Building Operations Surveyor

Technical Building Operations Surveyor (TBOS) | Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells with travel to South East sites (flexible working) | Full-time | £50,000–£60,000 + Bonus Grifo Developments is a hands-on, growing property development and operations business focused on delivering high-quality residential portfolios across the South East. We specialise in Build-to-Rent, PRS, and mixed-use residential assets, combining strategic development expertise with best-in-class operational management. Our Operations Division ensures that every building we manage is safe, compliant, efficient, and delivers a consistently high standard of service for residents. We pride ourselves on balancing operational excellence with resident satisfaction, maintaining audit-ready systems, and continuously improving through innovation, technology, and robust processes. At Grifo, you'll join a close-knit, collaborative team where your work has real ownership and visible impact. We value proactive thinking, practical solutions, and a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? Join a hands-on, growing development and operations business shaping best-practice systems across a high-quality residential portfolio Flexible working: up to 2 days/week remotely 25 days holiday + public holidays (increasing with service, capped at 30 + PH) £500 PA towards accreditations/professional memberships Free parking at Head Office Annual eye test + £50 contribution towards glasses Real ownership and visible impact in a tight-knit Operations team Are you the right person for the job? We're looking for someone with: Strong residential property operations experience (Build-to-Rent / PRS preferred) Proven track record managing compliance systems and statutory programmes Solid knowledge of building systems, maintenance planning, and contractor control Experience managing OPEX budgets and driving cost and efficiency improvements Confident supplier and contract management skills, including tenders and renewals Highly organised, audit-ready, and excellent at documentation Clear, pragmatic communication and solutions-led mindset Surveying or property qualification (RICS / CIOB / IWFM) desirable What will your role look like? As the Technical Building Operations Surveyor, you will take ownership of the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Grifo Developments' residential portfolio. You will: Building Operations & Compliance Manage statutory compliance across fire, water, lifts, gas, electrical, and more Maintain inspections, servicing, and certifications on time and fully documented Lead monthly compliance reviews and building condition audits Maintenance Delivery Oversee reactive maintenance and SLA performance Design and manage PPM schedules and lifecycle planning Coordinate work with the in-house Maintenance Operative and approved contractors Commercial & Financial Management Build and manage OPEX budgets; monitor variances and gross-to-net leakage Align operational readiness with revenue goals during leasing periods Supplier & Contract Governance Maintain supplier registers, monitor KPIs, and enforce corrective actions Lead tendering or contract renewal processes Insurance & Risk Management Oversee operational insurance governance with broker support Maintain operational risk registers and business continuity plans Handover & Data Management Lead operational mobilisation at Practical Completion Manage the Golden Thread as a live, auditable system People & Culture Line manage, mentor, and performance-manage the Maintenance Operative Promote a proactive, safety-first culture across all sites You will work closely with the MD, Resident Experience Manager, FD, EA, and suppliers to ensure buildings operate efficiently, safely, and deliver an excellent experience for residents. What's next? It's easy Click “APPLY” now We can't wait to hear from you Your data will be handled in line with GDPRTPBN1_UKTJ