Senior Building Surveyor

To lead the design and delivery of modular building construction projects, providing a service of the highest quality. Delivering successful projects safely, on time, on budget and with good client feedback. Responsibilities Provide a building surveying service that is high quality, creative and effective, planning, designing, and delivering successful projects safely, on time and budget, with good client feedback. Be responsible for the leadership and management of multiple projects ranging from £0.5 to £2 million, including contract administration. To lead, coordinate and inspire multi‑disciplinary design teams to achieve the efficient and effective delivery of projects and programmes, aligning their progress at all stages and meeting financial fee targets. Undertake surveys, inspections and investigations where necessary, preparing reports on the findings. Exercise a balance of conservation, design, construction technology and project management to create and deliver appropriate solutions that achieve the client’s aims, offer best value and are fit for purpose. Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, users and other stakeholders – sometimes in sensitive and/or challenging situations – to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence, technical and specialist knowledge. Support the development of design and construction best practice across Property Services, through your own commitment, initiative and example. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. Qualifications and Experience We’re looking for a qualified professional with an HNC in Building Studies or equivalent, and extensive experience in building surveying and project management. You should have a thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside strong knowledge of construction methods and materials. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, as is proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well‑organised, and able to make sound judgements in complex situations while demonstrating strong customer focus and resilience. Experience in the Principal Designer role, report writing, and leading multi‑disciplinary teams is desirable. Position Details We are looking for a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join our Modular Building team. Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council’s Property Services is a pioneering team with a national reputation for inspirational, practical and resilient public buildings, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi‑disciplinary property team of some 100 designers with an ever‑increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects. Managing the design and delivery of modular building projects across Hampshire, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the communities we serve. We are looking for high‑calibre professionals to join our team and deliver modular buildings as part of an ambitious annual programme of work. This is your chance to embrace innovation and contribute to our commitment to caring for the people of Hampshire. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further your professional career. Based in the historic city of Winchester, we are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. You can find out more about our work via our website. Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest‑performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive and collaborative working environment. Benefits Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package – please see our website for details: Our Benefits Package. #J-18808-Ljbffr