Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC620534
Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and/or other partner locations (Patch Worker)
Hours per week: 37 (Flexible working for this role may be considered. Please state your preferences on your application)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received
The Role:
Within Property Services we are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor committed to progressing their careers in a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team of over 300 property professionals.
We are a high-performing County Council with a focus on providing quality services and support to the people of Hampshire. We are very proud that our teams are so committed to delivering the high standards that our strong reputation is built on.
You will carry out condition surveys ahead of major programmes of work to identify maintenance and repairs required to these buildings. You will manage the quality of contractors’ work on our sites via regular onsite inspections and site meetings, whilst working on a range of public buildings throughout the whole of Hampshire and potentially some buildings on the Isle of Wight and other neighbouring local authorities. The type of programmes of work you might deal with includes external decoration and repair.
The work is varied as Hampshire County Council has an extensive portfolio of properties including libraries, museums, country parks, schools, care homes, offices, activity centres, farms and supports some external clients. The property portfolio ranges from new builds through to ancient scheduled monuments and listed buildings.
For more information about what it is like working in Property Services, please visit our website and look at the case studies and profiles at Our people | Business and economy
What We Can Offer You:
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
You will also be provided with:
- 37 hours per week but with flexible working patterns, and up to 13 additional flexi days holiday a year (subject to extra hours being worked)
- Patch worker: Your work base would be your home but there are options to work in the office and a requirement to come in to Winchester for occasional ad hoc meetings and team meetings
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave
- Discounts for gyms, retailers such as Apple, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres, theme parks, restaurants, and eyecare
- Generous Employer Pension Contribution
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally
- Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks for parents, carers, and people with protected characteristics
- The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve
We are deeply committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information.
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
