Building Surveyor
This is a unique opportunity to apply professional surveying expertise in service of mission, community and heritage. We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our dynamic Property Department, managing a diverse portfolio of around 400 properties, including residential, rental, and historic buildings across South London, Surrey, and Kent. This is a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance, repair, and strategic property management.
The main responsibility will be managing the implementation of vacancy works for properties, ensuring that the properties are available for new clergy to carry out their mission and ministry in their parishes.
This will include:
- Conducting site inspections, diagnosing building defects, and specifying remedial works.
- Preparing measured drawings, schedules of work, and tenders, while supervising contractors.
- Advising on property law, planning applications, and party wall matters.
- Supporting strategic projects, including stock condition surveys and maintenance planning.
- Providing expert advice to parishes and clergy on property-related matters.
About you
- A relevant qualification in Building Surveying (RICS accreditation desirable) – with strong technical knowledge of building defects, repairs, and maintenance.
- Proven experience in property management – including contract supervision, tendering, and project delivery.
- Excellent communication & relationship-building skills – with the ability to advise clergy, parishes, and external stakeholders professionally.
- A proactive and organised approach – capable of managing multiple projects while adhering to legal and health & safety requirements.
Are you interested in applying? Please view the Job Information Pack for full and further details about the role. Confirmation about shortlisting and interview dates to follow.
About us
We have an extensive and varied property portfolio covering an area of 320 square miles and comprising some 425 residential properties and buildings of historic interest. The majority of our properties provide the housing for the clergy in our parishes, and it is vital that they have well maintained properties, supported by an efficient department, that enables them to carry out mission and ministry.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese has a strong commitment to equal opportunities and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, nationality, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Its employees are expected to abide by the Equal Opportunities Policy which embodies these principles.
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