Building Maintenance Surveyor

Building Maintenance Surveyor ) - Derby, DE22 1GB

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research.

The Estates team has over 250 colleagues, working across all of our sites on everything from the refurbishment of buildings to catering.

Our Building Services teams strive to maintain and enhance the exceptional facilities and services that empower our students and staff to thrive in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring setting for our community.

The maintenance team is responsible for looking after the buildings, sites and systems, through planned and reactive maintenance which is scheduled and provided by our team of skilled professionals.

The Estates Department plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our built environment. We are committed to creating safe, sustainable, and inspiring spaces that support learning, research, and student life.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Building Maintenance Surveyor to join our Estates team. This is a site-first role, requiring regular presence across our estate to assess building conditions, oversee works, and engage directly with contractors and stakeholders.

You will lead on identifying building defects, preparing specifications and tender documents, and managing maintenance projects from inception to completion. Working closely with contractors and internal teams, you’ll help deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned with our Estates Strategy.

Interview date - 27/01/26

About You

To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications, experience and skills:

- Qualified to at least HND level in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Experienced in building surveying, ideally within a maintenance context.
- Adaptive and comfortable working in a dynamic, site-based environment.
- Knowledgeable in building pathology, statutory compliance, and health & safety.
- Skilled in preparing specifications, managing contractors, and overseeing projects.
- Confident using ICT systems, including CAFM systems.
- A strong communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Motivated, diligent, and committed to continuous improvement.

A customer service ethos that reflects the University’s values and behaviours is essential, along with a genuine interest in keeping up with developments in the construction industry and higher education.

Benefits

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Holiday purchase
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ross Hughes, Senior Project Manager via email .

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via .

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybodys concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy.

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2026

Area: Management, Professional and Specialist

Salary: £38,285 to £45,738 per annum
(for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £52,605 per annum).