Building Surveyor

**Building Surveyor - North of England and Midlands**
**Location: Flexible location within North of England (hybrid role working between home and office)**
**Contract type: Permanent**
**Hours per week: 35**
**Salary: £41,500 per annum + company car (Includes market supplement)**
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**Are you a solutions-focused surveyor who can work closely with British Red Cross managers and property users to plan and develop the property portfolio within the North of England and Midlands?**

We have a great opportunity for a highly organised and meticulous Building Surveyor to join our Property Team and be accountable for all property-related budgets to help drive significant revenue efficiencies from the property portfolio and release additional resources to help people in crisis.

**About this opportunity**

Reporting to the Senior Building Surveyor, you will work closely with the internal client and property professionals to ensure consistent support across all property related activity. This will include the requirement to develop good working relationships with key staff throughout the organisation.

**This role offers flexible working and the applicant will have the opportunity to work from home and/or in any of our local offices. The role requires travel throughout North of England and Midlands.**

**Diversity is something we celebrate**

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

**This role might be for you if**

You are an experienced Building Surveyor with a construction or surveying qualification and be confident in Building defect diagnosis, asbestos management, accessibility, Fire Risk assessments and production and implementation of Planned Preventative maintenance systems.

You’re highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and have experienced of CDM Coordination and project management, working with a high level of delegated authority and autonomy to deliver agreed outcomes.

You have previous experience of client work, and possess great communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate and influence other professionals and manage contractors and consultants. You will be IT literate and have a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

You can demonstrate good report writing skills and you’ll have experience in the production of property inspections, tender documents, arranging tenders and acting as Contract Administrator.

You have a full driving licence and can work and travel throughout the region depending on projects.

You share our beliefs and fundamental principles and have a genuine interest in working for the British Red Cross and being part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement.
- (Please read the full Role Profile/ Job Description for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification)_

**We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including**:

- 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- Flexible working policy
- Genuine investment in your development

**A little bit more about us...**

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

**_Connecting human kindness with human crisis_