Job Description

Application closing date
02/11/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO8 to PO11, SCP 34 to 37 - 45,091 to 48,226 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref:

CC619



Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.



This is an exciting time for Calderdale; we have just launched our ambitious Vision 2034 (see link below). The council has a strong track record of working with our communities to create strong and thriving towns and places, and we have made good progress with our target of reducing our carbon emissions to achieve net zero emissions by 2038.



Following the promotion of the current postholder, an opportunity exists for a Building Surveyor to join the Council's Corporate Asset and Facilities Management (CAFM) Service and make a positive impact by continuing to deliver against these goals. You can also enjoy the challenge of working with and maintaining important heritage buildings, where design skills are needed to harmonize the new with the historic.



The Council's Corporate Asset and Facilities Management (CAFM) Service is responsible for the Council's large and diverse property portfolio: around 300 buildings including changing rooms, leisure facilities, office buildings and many heritage buildings such as the iconic Halifax Town Hall. The Service's Facilities Management (FM) Technical Team is responsible for all technical resources (internal and external), required to deliver an effective maintenance and development service for this property portfolio.



This is a specialist team with key expertise, which acts as an intelligent client responsible for determining, specifying, commissioning and managing the full range of specialist works required to maintain such a large, diverse and complex portfolio of properties. It is also responsible for monitoring the Council's buildings and drawing up programmes of work across the estate, ensuring that all planned, programmed and reactive repair works are delivered with a customer focus, on time and within budget. The team has oversight of the delivery of capital projects and significant building works, as well as an annual revenue budget of circa 2m.



This is an exciting role, that will allow the right candidate to grow and develop through a diverse and interesting workload. This post is responsible for the full range of building surveying duties including defect inspection, condition surveys, refurbishment schemes from inception to completion including related duties of tendering, procurement and contract administration. The post holder will also work with external specialist consultants preparing project briefs that lead to their appointment and subsequent collaboration.



Project planning is also key including agreeing prioritisation of works with stakeholders within available budgets that meets all statutory requirements; and maximising the performance and longevity of the Council's assets. This post oversees the delivery of capital projects and significant building works.



If you think you are who we are looking for we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interview dates: 14th November 2025.

We may utilise digital interview methods.



As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.



On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.



Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.