Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Building Surveyor to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Repairs and Maintenance Team within Corporate Estate and Assets.
About the team
You will be part of the busy Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) Department within Corporate Estates and Assets, undertaking a range of duties supporting the delivery of Building Surveying and Repairs and Maintenance works across the city.
About the role
The Building Surveyor will be responsible for undertaking Repairs and Maintenance works across the corporate and commercial estates to include the following:

• To manage and oversee repairs and maintenance across the corporate estate;
• To assist with the triage, allocation and oversite of works identified through the repairs helpdesk;
• To undertake annual condition surveys;
• To undertake pre and post contract administration services;
• To assist the Team Leader - Repairs and Maintenance in the day to day running the R&M Team.

You must be Educated to degree level in Building Surveying or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience (Minimum 10 years).
For further information about this role please view the job description.
About you:

• Educated to degree level in Building Surveying or related discipline or equivalent professional experience (Minimum 10 years).
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience of managing a budget and operating in accordance with financial policy.
• Excellent level of IT literacy to be able to interrogate and analyse databases and datasets, use self service digital user platforms and applications.

What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 47,181 - 51,357. The starting salary is 47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the Senior Building Surveyor position please contact Mark Cox, Repairs and Maintenance Manager on 07788 583244 or mark.cox@southampton.gov.uk.
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Corporate Estate & Assets
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
37 Hours per week
Salary
47,181 - 51,357 per annum
Special Requirements
This role required a basic DBS check
Closing Date
19/01/2026
Job Reference
16292
Documents
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