Building Surveying Manager

Job Description Building Surveying Manager Hybrid, Permanent role, Salary up to 49,500 Building Surveying Manager Permanent Role Salary: Up to 49,500 Location: Ipswich (remote/hybrid options available) Your new company Are you a seasoned Building Surveying professional ready to lead complex housing projects and drive service excellence? Were seeking a dynamic Building Surveying Manager to take the reins of a high-performing team and deliver impactful capital improvement programmes across a diverse housing portfolio. Your new role What Youll Be Doing Lead and manage a team of Chartered Surveyors and technical officers, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery across all projects. Oversee major capital works, responsive repairs, and planned maintenance programmes, liaising with senior stakeholders to align strategy and execution. Champion service improvement initiatives, introducing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance customer satisfaction. Resolve complex disputes and complaints with professionalism, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into future processes. Spearhead procurement projects, from drafting specifications to managing tenders and contractor performance. Provide expert advice to senior leadership, prepare strategic reports, and contribute to housing policy development. Ensure full compliance with health and safety, building regulations, and CDM requirements. What you'll need to succeed What Were Looking For Degree-qualified in Building Services or equivalent, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Strong knowledge of building legislation, health and safety regulations, and contract management. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale housing projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ideally proficient in CAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools. IOSH Managing Safely certification (minimum); NEBOSH and professional memberships are a plus. What you'll get in return A salary of up to 49,500, Hybrid working, excellent local government pension. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, public sector environment. Youll be at the forefront of strategic housing initiatives, working with passionate professionals and contributing to meaningful community outcomes. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that blends leadership, technical excellence, and strategic influenceapply now and help shape the future of housing services. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4735662

Created: 2026-03-20