Yorkshire Water
Building Surveyor
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Building Surveyor
Building Surveyor
Please note: This role will initially be based in Bradford but will relocate to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026.
Key Benefits & Location
- Competitive salary: £43,577–£54,742 (depending on experience)
- Company car or annual cash allowance: £3,000 per annum
- Annual incentive bonus: Up to £1,000 maximum opportunity
- Attractive pension scheme: Up to 12% company contribution
- 25+ days annual leave (including 2 extra wellness days) + bank holidays
- Life assurance: Cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Health & wellbeing benefits:
- Health cash plan scheme
- Critical illness insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- Location: Bradford (now transitioning to Leeds Valley Park, 2026)
- Hybrid working: Minimum 1 office day per week (Bradford/Leeds)
- Significant travel across Yorkshire Water’s sites
Type of Role
- Permanent, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
About Yorkshire Water
Everyone understands what a water company does. For Yorkshire Water, more than 5.4 million residents and millions of visitors rely on us to ensure:
- Clean and safe drinking water
- Effective wastewater removal
- Community protection
- Environmental stewardship
We also:
- Respond to 24/7 emergencies
- Adapt to new environmental legislation and customer expectations
- Drive unprecedented investment in sustainable water provision
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Why the Land & Property Department Matters
The Land & Property Department is central to meeting evolving needs by:
- Overseeing corporate, rural, residential, recreational, industrial, and commercial properties
- Managing assets strategically across Yorkshire
Building Surveyor Role Overview
As part of our Estates Team, you will provide expert advice and delivery leadership across a diverse estate while collaborating across stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Expert Compliance & Property Advice:
- Support the Lead Building Surveyor on building compliance, valuations, and risk management
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Proactive Building Management:
- Lead condition surveys, preventative maintenance, and inspections
- Identify defects and provide clear remediation recommendations
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Contract & Litigation Support:
- Administer contracts for repairs, refurbishment, and disputes (e.g., party wall issues)
- Conduct dilapidations, reinstatement cost assessments, and licences for alterations
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Feasibility & Project Scoping:
- Drive deliverable ideas for new projects (with future estate impact)
- Support CDM (2015) and Building Safety Act compliance as Principal Designer for key works
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Site & Stakeholder Oversight:
- Ensure quality, progress, and safety on projects
- Coordinate with Project Delivery teams for technical, design, and construction support
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Documentation & Strategy:
- Maintains key performance data and business strategy alignment
- Provides technical documentation for bills of quantities and estimates
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Required Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certification
- Degree in Building Surveying or related field
- MRICS or MCIOB membership required
Core Competencies
- Full UK driving licence
- Intuitive grasp of building legislation, landlord obligations, and compliance
- Proven experience in building surveys (diverse site conditions)
- Proficient in building pathology analysis and defect identification
- Mastery of CDM 2015 regulations and project execution
- Strong health & safety knowledge (on-site management)
Soft Skills
- Stakeholder relationship-building (cross-disciplinary, trustworthy)
- Proactive teamwork with high customer focus
- Independent problem-solving while aligning with team goals
- Thrives under deadline pressure and managing multiple projects
Flexible Work Culture
- Supports flexible hours, hybrid models, and job shares where practical
- Adheres to 24/7 operational needs but ensures realistic balance
Pre-Employment Checks
Success in this role requires:
- Basic DBS disclosure
- Pertinent security vetting (e.g., Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check "")
- Mandatory medical questionnaire
Note
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this role before the published closing date. Apply as soon as possible.
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