Building Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced and passionate building professional, able to bring their very best to some of the most important historic buildings and properties in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire, SW England. It’s about being part of something different, where cause matters most, and where our decisions are always based on the long term.

What it's like to work here:Our Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire portfolios are rich in culture, historically significant and all within an exceptionally beautiful landscapes. Properties include Brownsea Island, Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacy, Stourhead, Lacock Abbey, Barrington Court, Montacute, Dyrham Park, Tyntesfield, Chedworth, Dunster Castle and Snowshill Manor along with numerous other smaller properties, it is a truly awe inspiring place to work.

What you'll be doing:We are looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor to bring technical excellence to the conservation and maintenance of property in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire. You’ll focus on supporting property teams, delivering reactive and planned maintenance works. You will have the opportunity to be involved and lead on a range of Projects including growth and development works, conservation works, energy use reduction and visitor infrastructure. Working with other internal and external consultant specialists, ranging from Curators to Conservators, Visitor Experience consultants and Planning Advisors, and be line managed by the Senior Building Surveyor.
- A relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered Surveyor MRICS, MCIOB.
- A passion for building surveying within a heritage and conservation organisation.
- A high level of experience in construction project delivery in commercial / public facing sector.
- Excellent knowledge of construction contract management and experience in using the various JCT contracts.
- Experience drafting schedules of works and specifications on a range of different building types, and compiling tender and contract information.
- Excellent communication skills, able to build effective relationships within multidisciplinary teams, as well as with contractors and internal/external stakeholders.
- The ability to work and effectively manage your time to organise your work across a busy and complex portfolio

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you - and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK