Homebased – ideally based Yorkshire/Lancashire for regular travel across the Northern region Salary £51,167 per annum 35 hours per weekMake your expertise countAt Leonard Cheshire, our buildings are more than bricks and mortar – they are homes and care environments that enable disabled people to live as independently as possible.As Senior Building Surveyor, you’ll manage a varied portfolio of domestic and healthcare properties across England, combining technical expertise with hands-on project delivery. You’ll have real autonomy to shape maintenance, compliance and capital investment across our national property portfolio.What you’ll do
- Manage your own portfolio, planning and prioritising planned and reactive works.
- Carry out building surveys and pathology inspections, diagnosing defects and recommending solutions.
- Manage PPM schedules, budgets and capital projects from inception to completion.
- Ensure properties meet statutory, regulatory, health & safety and fire safety requirements.
- Manage contractors, monitor performance and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Work closely with Service Managers and Maintenance Coordinators to deliver high-quality property services.
- Build strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Skills/Experience required
- Chartered Building Surveyor Property: MRICS or MCIOB
- Experience managing multiple sites and projects, ideally in housing, social care or healthcare, but not essential
- Strong knowledge of building regulations, statutory compliance, CDM and health & safety.
- Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.
- Good Excel and digital systems skills.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work independently.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
Working patternThis role involves travel across a region, and you will typically spend 3 days visiting services/sites across the region and 2 days working from home, depending on priorities and workload. Travel expenses and accommodation are covered in line with company policy.What we offer
- 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
- Contributory pension and competitive life cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development and professional qualification support
- Flexible working where possible
About Leonard CheshireFor over 75 years, Leonard Cheshire has supported disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible.Our values guide everything we do:Positive – warm and empathetic, always looking to improveProud – strong-willed and driven in our beliefsPioneering – confident, creative, and forward-thinkingReady to apply?Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability and will support reasonable adjustments where possible.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. Pre-employment checks and references will be required.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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