Building Fabric Surveyor

Package: Management and Specialist grade 6 from £34866 to £45163 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire

Are you fed up with the endless travel and professional fee targets? Looking for a role that offers a healthier work-life balance, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in one of the UK’s most stunning university environments? If so, a client-side role within our Estates & Facilities Management (E&FM) team could be the ideal next step in your career.

Loughborough University is entering its prime, and we are seeking a motivated Grade 6 Building Surveyor to join our talented Estates & FM team. With 523 acres of beautiful green space to manage, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the University’s estate. 

About Loughborough University:

We are proud to be named University of the Year for Sport for the third time (Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), as well as maintaining our top ten ranking in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for six consecutive years. In addition, we were ranked 7th out of 130 in The Complete University Guide 2023. We continue to provide a high-quality educational experience while enhancing our estate to meet the needs of students, staff, and the wider community. 

The Role:

As a Building Surveyor within the Estates & FM team, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of surveying services to support the ongoing development and sustainability of our estate. This includes both strategic and operational input, managing capital building projects, refurbishment schemes, and long-term maintenance planning. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that we maintain and enhance our buildings and facilities to support the University’s academic and research excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake building surveys and inspections, identifying and addressing maintenance needs.

Deliver capital projects, refurbishment schemes, and planned maintenance activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Provide expert advice on building fabric, condition, and compliance with regulations.

Implement long-term estate management strategies to ensure the sustainability of the University’s land, buildings, and infrastructure.

Co-ordinate the delivery of planned maintenance across the estate.

Support the development of budgets, financial plans, and fee structures for building-related projects.

Liaise with contractors, external consultants, and suppliers to ensure high-quality service delivery.

About You:

You will be an experienced Building Surveyor, with a strong background in building refurbishment and maintenance. We are looking for someone who has a proactive approach to surveying and can contribute to the ongoing improvement of our campus.

Essential Criteria:

Strong knowledge of building construction, surveying techniques, and building regulations.

Experience in managing building projects and refurbishment works.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Loughborough University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Robert Chandler via email to r.j.chandler@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 07745 105928.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Robert Chandler. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 12^th January 2025

Interview Date: 27^th January 2025

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available