Building Surveyor

On-site in Newcastle·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 7 Nov)

Royal Mail

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline (or sufficient relevant experience).
Experience undertaking building surveys and managing property-related projects.
Strong knowledge of building construction, defects, maintenance practices, and relevant legislation.
Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.
Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software.
Full UK driving licence.

Nice to have

Membership of, or progression towards, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Experience within public sector, commercial, healthcare, education, or residential property environments.
Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and asset management principles.

The role

Role Title - Building Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location - National (flexible base location with travel required as needed)

Our construction team is undergoing a significant transformation with a focus on insourcing and in-house development across our project portfolio. As part of the RM Engineering family, we have a mission to design, develop and deploy future ready, innovative solutions across our property, automation and maintenance teams. Our focus is now on recruiting talented, driven construction professionals to support the success of our strategy.

As a Building Surveyor you will provide professional surveying services across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring that buildings are safe, compliant, functional, and maintained to a high standard. The role involves undertaking surveys, managing maintenance and refurbishment projects, preparing specifications, and providing technical advice to support operational and strategic property objectives.

What you'll do

Conduct building surveys, condition assessments, defect inspections, and dilapidation reports.
Identify building defects, diagnose causes, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and cost estimates for repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
Manage projects through all stages, including planning, procurement, contract administration, and completion.
Monitor project budgets, programmes, and contractor performance to ensure successful delivery.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.
Provide technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and lifecycle asset management activities.
Review and assess planning applications, construction proposals, and design information where required.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and property data systems.

Hiring process

If your profile is a good fit, you will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to discuss the role and interview process.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

About Royal Mail

Royal Mail is the United Kingdom's national postal service, providing letter and parcel delivery through its one-price-goes-anywhere Universal Service. It operates as part of International Distribution Services (IDS), a global logistics company that also runs the GLS delivery network across more than 50 countries, and is owned by EP Group since 2025.

Royal Mail serves millions of customers in the UK and worldwide, and the group also includes Parcelforce Worldwide and MarketReach. As the Universal Service Provider, it is regulated by Ofcom, and it continues to invest in modernising its delivery network, including out-of-home locker networks and parcel services shaped by growing e-commerce.

Industry: Postal services
In the UK: London

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