Job Description

Overview

The Diocesan Trustees are seeking to appoint are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Building Surveyor/Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the delivery of our major capital projects from initial site survey through to completion. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in surveying with strong project management capabilities, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction

The post holder will contribute to the important work of the Diocesan Property Team which provides professional buildings advice across a wide and diverse array of properties and estates including churches, presbyteries and residential accommodation, social centres/parish facilities and other associated buildings.

The successful post-holder will be expected to represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Diocese of Salford to ensure the highest standards of property management are maintained and to promote the dignity of all those involved in the work to build and maintain their property.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the management and use of diocesan and parish land and property assets. Produce drawings and specifications for work to be undertaken on churches, schools and other properties as instructed. Prepare and produce administration documentation such as sub-contractor documentation, analysis of quotations and price comparisons, certification of sub-contractor payments, issuing variation orders and preparing financial statements. Review proposals, plans and tender submissions, providing advice to the appropriate Trustee Committee with responsibility for Finance and Property on suitability and effective deployment of resources. Work in partnership with internal members of the team to provide general advice to enquiries. Foster a collaborative approach with external advisors such as architects and other building consultants to ensure that new or refurbishment projects are appropriately managed and delivered in an economic and efficient manner. Manage budgets effectively ensuring best value for charitable and public funds. Manage and quality assure the performance of external advisors, consultants and building, mechanical and electrical contractors. Undertake necessary continuing professional development and training. When required to be able to make full use of IT systems and CAD software packages. Ensure compliance with systems to control, monitor and manage financial resources in accordance with Diocesan policies. In association with other departments, ensure the compliance with policies and procedures for the safety and health of all employees and develop and foster a positive workplace environment committed to the continuous improvement, effectiveness and sustained performance of all members of the Department for Finance and Administration.

Project Management Duties

Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from survey through to handover. Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project progression. Create and manage project timelines, budgets, and documentation. Oversee site preparation, installation scheduling, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Conduct site inspections during and after installation to ensure workmanship meets standards.

Skills

Educated to degree-level or equivalent in appropriate technical or development function. Have chartered membership of RICS or equivalent professional body and have evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience of working as part of a small team in a diverse organisation Have suitable, relevant, substantial experience working in a similar role within an office environment including experience of using Microsoft Office Suite programs Ability to conduct themselves professionally and project a friendly manner, focusing on providing excellent customer service. Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised using initiative to complete tasks with competing priorities under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, the clergy, service providers and members of the public. Ability to handle challenging people and situations with sensitivity and in accordance with the values of the Catholic Church. Role will require discretion and confidentiality wherever necessary.
The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups. They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national-safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy

Please visit our website:

https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/ where you can find further information including our Privacy Notice and / or to download an application pack.

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity - Registered Charity No. 250037

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,155.00-46,906.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Full Driver's License (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/08/2025
Reference ID: Building Surveyor/ Project Manager #343