Senior Building Surveyor

Role: Senior Building Surveyor

Location: South Ribble

Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: £50,908 - £51,928 plus 6% car allowance

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

We're looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to work within our Major Projects service, to support the delivery of the Councils Major Projects Service, providing a comprehensive Building Surveying service across Chorley and South Ribble. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Building Surveyor to lead the delivery of the Councils capital programme to make a difference across Chorley and South Ribble

Be part of something exciting - with great people, great benefits and great impact.

What you'll be getting up to

• To manage a comprehensive capital programme service to the Councils covering all types of property development and refurbishment requirements.
• To support a range of 'business as usual' and improvement projects and programmes to help ensue that the councils' are making the most out of their buildings and key assets.
• To manage and oversee the routine planned maintenance of Council buildings and instruct and oversee contractors as appropriate.
• To manage the delivery of condition surveys of Council owned buildings to ensure compliance with current legislation and regulations.
• To manage the inspection of repair and renewal works to the corporate property of the Council.
• To support and advise on the delivery of new council development projects.
• The preparation of appropriate technical and financial reports to Senior Leadership, the Councils or their committees.

Who we're looking for

• Educated to degree level, vocational or professional qualification or equivalent experience in related area.
• Professional Qualification (Desired)
• A current full driving license or equivalent mobility and able to carry out visits to different sites across the councils throughout the week.
• Experience of inspecting and surveying a range of buildings and properties.
• Experience of the management of maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Experience of managing and liaising with external consultants/ contractors.

Other requirements

• This role requires you to regularly use a vehicle therefore you must possess a valid UK Driving Licence.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking
• Car Allowance

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website.