Building Surveyor

Bath
9 months ago
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£43,341 | Bath | Hybrid

Full Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week

Your Expertise. Our Homes. Residents' Future.

Maintaining and improving our diverse housing portfolio requires skilled professionals committed to excellence. As a Project Surveyor within our Asset Management team, you'll ensure that improvement works across our property stock are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role offers exceptional scope to make a real impact - from delivering professional surveying services to managing complex refurbishment projects that enhance our residents' homes and communities. Each day brings new challenges as you balance technical expertise with strong project management skills.

Imagine applying your surveying knowledge to transform properties while making a tangible difference to thousands of lives in one of the UK's most beautiful cities.

What you'll be doing

Deliver professional surveying, design and contract administration services for refurbishment projects that meet quality standards and achieve objectives
Implement a customer-focused approach to project and contract management, including principal design, specification and delivery
Provide effective programme forecasting, progress monitoring, and cost management to ensure successful project outcomes
Work closely with local authority planning departments to ensure refurbishment work complies with statutory requirements, particularly important in Bath's unique architectural context
Manage the procurement of goods and services in line with Curo's strategies to ensure value for money and high customer satisfaction
Take ownership of project data integrity including financial projections and performance reporting
Ensure sound budgetary control systems are established and the financial performance of refurbishment schemes is effectively managed
Take responsibility for risk and issues management, ensuring projects are delivered in line with Curo's corporate approach
Ensure health and safety related activities, including compliance with statutory obligations, are robustly managed

What you'll get in return

Beyond a salary of £43,341 and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:

26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years
Your birthday off as an extra holiday
Up to 10% matched pension contribution
Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing

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