Building Surveyor

  • Michael Page
  • City, Birmingham
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time Real Estate Quantity Surveyor Management Architect and Design Property

Job Description

The role involves managing property investment, inspection, and repair services across a portfolio of 20-40 sites, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. It combines technical expertise, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver value-for-money projects that support housing and care operations.

Client Details

You will be working for a large not-for-profit organisation that provides housing and care services for older people across England. They operate a substantial property portfolio and are focused on delivering safe, high-quality, and compliant homes through strategic investment and collaborative service delivery.

Description

  • Manage property investment, inspection, and repair services across a portfolio of 20-40 sites.
  • Lead delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conduct regular inspections including Stock Condition, MOT, and Asbestos re-inspections.
  • Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services.
  • Work closely with quantity surveyors to ensure accurate financial forecasting and contract management.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the property portfolio.
  • Produce performance, delivery, and financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
  • Support housing and care operations to minimise disruption and meet operational needs.
  • Participate in an out-of-hours duty rota when required.
  • Operate with autonomy within agreed budgets and strategic frameworks.
  • Influence financial performance through effective project delivery and cost control.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth service delivery and resident satisfaction.

Profile

  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing property activities within the housing sector.
  • Proven success in delivering maintenance and planned investment programmes, either client-side or contractor-side.
  • Strong knowledge of building pathology and experience resolving related issues.
  • Experience managing reactive maintenance, compliance services, and capital investment projects.
  • Ability to act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations (desirable).
  • Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial and operational data to inform decisions.
  • Creative and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
  • Working towards MRICS or MCIOB qualification (desirable).
  • Resilient, professional, and responsive under pressure.
  • Committed to continuous learning and personal development.

Job Offer

  • Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions and life assurance.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 remote GP access, mental health care, and virtual physio.
  • Flexible financial tools, such as early wage access, financial coaching, and salary advance options.
  • Work-life balance perks, including the ability to buy/sell annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
  • Discounts and rewards, covering shopping, travel, gym memberships, and mobile phone plans.