Building Maintenance Surveyor

£38,285 to £45,738 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £52,605 per annum)OnsiteThis role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.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.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.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.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.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.Plan and undertake internal and external building surveys and maintenance tasks to ensure fit for purpose standards of condition and compliance are achieved and maintained.Undertake surveys either individually or with other Estates staff to ensure accurate digital estate asset information is always available.Act as Client’s Representative to deliver and assist on various major and minor refurbishment projects including residential, tutorial and office buildings, managing contractors and consultants. Ensure all works undertaken comply with rules for management of contractors and that onsite Health & Safety protocols are followed appropriately.Manage the tendering of various building works including the preparation of drawings using AutoCAD LT and production of specifications to be included in contract/tender documents.Support on the Universities Computer Aided Facility Management System (Invida) to maintain its Asset Register and Property Planned Maintenance, which helps ensure statutory compliance. Also, to use the Computer Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM) to help project and report on long term repair/replace, lifecycle costs and inform budgeting.Liaise and co‑ordinate with the wider University in respect of proposed building works and work flexibly to best support navigating works alongside on‑going Department activities.Take financial responsibility for allocated building projects and process orders/invoices.Archive and record information supporting Health & Safety and Operation and Maintenance Manual (O&M) files to support on‑going facilities management.Adhere to current health and safety legislation and best practice in accordance with the University’s Health and Safety policy statement.Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your own actions. Employees must follow instructions and always liaise with their line manager to enable the University to meet its legal responsibilities. Employees must stop work if the nature of the situation involves risk of serious injury to any person and must report any hazardous situation or defective equipment to their line manager without delay.Carry out any other duties and ad hoc duties in line with specific business needs as reasonably requested by your line manager.Commit to and endorse the University Values and principles of equality, diversity & inclusion.Minimum qualified of HNC in Surveying or other Construction related subject, or equivalent professional experienceExperienceExtensive experience in managing planned and reactive maintenanceExtensive experience of undertaking and use of condition surveys, asset registers and life cycle cost plansExperience of large‑scale building work in a Building Surveying roleProven experience in project management experience (contracts circa £500K)Experience in engaging external contractors and specialist consultantsSkills, knowledge & abilitiesAbility to manage maintenance and service contracts and contractorsProven record of delivering projects and maintenance across complex estates in a similar Surveying or Property/Project Management RoleAbility to work across multi‑disciplinary property management teamsGood working knowledge of statutory regulations and how to ensure compliant buildings and estateFamiliarity with Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) suite of contracts, Building Regulations, Town and Country Planning General Regulations, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Health & Safety standards relevant to the roleAbility to work independently at pace and under pressure, exercising good initiative and judgement whilst also being comfortable working as part of a team on larger projectsWorking knowledge of CAFM systemsDemonstrable experience and skills managing sensitive customer relationships in a complex high‑pressure organisation and ensuring high level of customer care and satisfactionBusiness RequirementsWillingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely mannerQualificationsA degree in Building Surveying or other Construction related subjectIOSH/ NEBOSH - Certificate in Health & SafetyAsbestos - Duty to Manage or Awareness courseMember of relevant professional body i.e. RICS CIOBFull driving licenceExperienceBe experienced in working in and the management of a maintenance environment and public buildings. To include experience of working on listed heritage buildings to include engaging with the local conservation officeDemonstrable understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulationsDemonstratable previous experience of working with the Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012 and associated asbestos managementPractical experience of working with a CAFM system and a working knowledge of Asset management.Experience of working in the Higher Education sectorSkills, knowledge, and abilitiesPassion for and understanding of heritage propertiesAbility to undertake condition surveys and work with specialist surveying software to facilitate maintenance planning and budget forecasting for the building fabricAbility to project manage small to medium maintenance projects either individually or as part or leader of a teamStrong ability to communicate on multiple levelsGenerous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymHoliday purchaseCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentFor further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ross Hughes, Senior Project Manager via r.hughes@derby.ac.ukFor enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk .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.Equity, diversity and inclusionThe University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender‑neutral title ‘Mx’. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns.This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non‑binary candidates.Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.Don’t miss your chance – join the team and make a difference todayHow to applyYou can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk .Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.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 everybody's concern. #J-18808-Ljbffr