We are looking for a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join our Modular Building team. Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council's Property Services is a pioneering team with a national reputation for inspirational, practical, and resilient public buildings, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi-disciplinary property team of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects. Managing the design and delivery of modular building projects across Hampshire, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the communities we serve. We are looking for high-calibre professionals to join our team and deliver modular buildings as part of an ambitious annual programme of work. This is your chance to embrace innovation and contribute to our commitment to caring for the people of Hampshire. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further your professional career. Based in the historic city of Winchester, we are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. You can find out more about our work via our website . The Role: To lead the design and delivery of modular building construction projects, providing a service of the highest quality. Delivering successful projects safely, on time, on budget and with good client feedback. What you'll do: Provide a building surveying service that is high quality, creative and effective, planning, designing, and delivering successful projects safely, on time and budget, with good client feedback. Be responsible for the leadership and management of a multiple projects ranging from £0.5 to £2 million, including contract administration. To lead, coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve the efficient and effective delivery of projects and programmes, aligning their progress at all stages and meeting financial fee targets. Undertaking surveys, inspections and investigations where necessary, preparing reports on the findings Exercise a balance of conservation, design, construction technology and project management to create and deliver appropriate solutions that achieve the client's aims, offer best value and are fit for purpose. Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, users and other stakeholders - sometimes in sensitive and/or challenging situations, to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence, technical and specialist knowledge. Support the development of design and construction best practice across Property Services, through your own commitment, initiative and example. What we're looking for: We're looking for a qualified professional with an HNC in Building Studies or equivalent, and extensive experience in building surveying and project management. You should have a thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside strong knowledge of construction methods and materials. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, as is proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well-organised, and able to make sound judgements in complex situations while demonstrating strong customer focus and resilience. Experience in the Principal Designer role, report writing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams is desirable. For more details around this role, including full job description and person specification, please visit our jobs portal by clicking on the "Apply" button.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a talented Senior Building Surveyor to join our Modular Building team. Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council's Property Services is a pioneering team with a national reputation for inspirational, practical, and resilient public buildings, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi-disciplinary property team of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects. Managing the design and delivery of modular building projects across Hampshire, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the communities we serve. We are looking for high-calibre professionals to join our team and deliver modular buildings as part of an ambitious annual programme of work. This is your chance to embrace innovation and contribute to our commitment to caring for the people of Hampshire. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further your professional career. Based in the historic city of Winchester, we are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. You can find out more about our work via our website . The Role: To lead the design and delivery of modular building construction projects, providing a service of the highest quality. Delivering successful projects safely, on time, on budget and with good client feedback. What you'll do: Provide a building surveying service that is high quality, creative and effective, planning, designing, and delivering successful projects safely, on time and budget, with good client feedback. Be responsible for the leadership and management of a multiple projects ranging from £0.5 to £2 million, including contract administration. To lead, coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve the efficient and effective delivery of projects and programmes, aligning their progress at all stages and meeting financial fee targets. Undertaking surveys, inspections and investigations where necessary, preparing reports on the findings Exercise a balance of conservation, design, construction technology and project management to create and deliver appropriate solutions that achieve the client's aims, offer best value and are fit for purpose. Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, users and other stakeholders - sometimes in sensitive and/or challenging situations, to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and achieve successful outcomes. Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence, technical and specialist knowledge. Support the development of design and construction best practice across Property Services, through your own commitment, initiative and example. What we're looking for: We're looking for a qualified professional with an HNC in Building Studies or equivalent, and extensive experience in building surveying and project management. You should have a thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside strong knowledge of construction methods and materials. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, as is proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well-organised, and able to make sound judgements in complex situations while demonstrating strong customer focus and resilience. Experience in the Principal Designer role, report writing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams is desirable. For more details around this role, including full job description and person specification, please visit our jobs portal by clicking on the "Apply" button.
Job Purpose The role is Associate Director within the Compliance and Safety Team. The Compliance and Safety Team is a fire safety and engineering team which provides fire safety support and advice cross-functionally. The team s mission is to assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice - constantly learning, championing, and producing robust evidence-based fire safety design solutions. Our clients team is continually growing to meet an ever-increasing demand for fire engineering services and comprises a wide cross section of talent including compliance specialists as well as engineers and surveyors, making this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing internal team, with significant opportunities as they expand into new regions and sectors. Main Responsibilities Attending and supporting senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders assisting in providing fire safety guidance and providing recommendations. Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and providing fire safety related comments and advice. Preparing and issuing technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact on our projects or the services we provide our clients. Carrying out and assisting with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulations. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research. Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders, to enable informed decision-making. Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings. Undertaking Reviews, and peer reviews of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance. Including attendance on site to witness opening up works. Assisting in the updating and maintaining of the best internal practice guidance and documentation. Assisting in the generating of proposals, as required, for design or research services. Essential Professional Qualities Relevant Degree/Master s Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering etc. Professional Membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM A good number of years experience in fire engineering, or related discipline role. With desirable experience in fire engineering or façade fire engineering. Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar to carry out design and design reviews. Worked with and experience of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, The Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 etc. Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines. Desire to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration of the Engineering Council with the IFE If a CW Executive Search consultant does not reach out within 2 weeks of your application you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose The role is Associate Director within the Compliance and Safety Team. The Compliance and Safety Team is a fire safety and engineering team which provides fire safety support and advice cross-functionally. The team s mission is to assist in the delivery of appropriate fire safety advice - constantly learning, championing, and producing robust evidence-based fire safety design solutions. Our clients team is continually growing to meet an ever-increasing demand for fire engineering services and comprises a wide cross section of talent including compliance specialists as well as engineers and surveyors, making this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing internal team, with significant opportunities as they expand into new regions and sectors. Main Responsibilities Attending and supporting senior engineers at project meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders assisting in providing fire safety guidance and providing recommendations. Reviewing design information, including drawings, stage reports and specifications, and providing fire safety related comments and advice. Preparing and issuing technical reports and guidance notes related to fire safety issues which may impact on our projects or the services we provide our clients. Carrying out and assisting with research into the fire safety implications of new technologies, materials, approaches, and changing regulations. Providing support and guidance in relation to the completed research. Carrying out and assisting qualitative and/or quantitative fire risk assessments and presenting to stakeholders, to enable informed decision-making. Generating fire safety strategy reports for projects for new and existing buildings. Undertaking Reviews, and peer reviews of External Walls to PAS 9980 guidance. Including attendance on site to witness opening up works. Assisting in the updating and maintaining of the best internal practice guidance and documentation. Assisting in the generating of proposals, as required, for design or research services. Essential Professional Qualities Relevant Degree/Master s Degree in construction or engineering such as Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering etc. Professional Membership with the RICS, CABE or IFE/IFSM A good number of years experience in fire engineering, or related discipline role. With desirable experience in fire engineering or façade fire engineering. Experience with BIM, AutoCAD or similar to carry out design and design reviews. Worked with and experience of regulatory and guidance frameworks including Building Regulations, The Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, BS 9991 and 9999 etc. Managing your own workload, tasks, and time to meet agreed deadlines. Desire to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registration of the Engineering Council with the IFE If a CW Executive Search consultant does not reach out within 2 weeks of your application you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Electrical Services Surveyor Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent About the role In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council's supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations. About you You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council's housing stock. A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: • 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 08 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager REF-
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Electrical Services Surveyor Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent About the role In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council's supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations. About you You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council's housing stock. A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: • 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 08 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager REF-
