Dorset Council UK
Building Surveyor
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About the role
Help shape places that support communities and generate value.
We're looking for skilled and motivated Building Surveyors to join our Repairs & Maintenance Team, helping to maintain safe, compliant and high-quality buildings across Dorset Council's diverse property portfolio.
We are recruiting to roles across two distinct asset portfolios:
- Operational Assets – offices, depots, libraries, family hubs and other buildings that support frontline council services.
- Commercial & Community Assets – leased properties, leisure facilities, community buildings and income-generating assets that support local communities and generate value for the council.
As a Dorset Council Building Surveyor, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of assets, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
Working within our Repairs & Maintenance Team, part of the Facilities Management service, you will provide professional surveying expertise across repairs, maintenance, compliance and minor works, supporting the long-term performance of assets in line with Dorset Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan 2024-2030.
This is a varied and rewarding role covering:
- Reactive and planned maintenance
- Statutory compliance and landlord responsibilities
- Contractor and consultant management
- Budget management and value for money
- Tenant, occupier and stakeholder engagement
- Asset performance and data management
What you'll deliver
You'll play a key role in ensuring Dorset Council's buildings remain safe, operational and well maintained by:
- Managing a portfolio of assets, overseeing condition, compliance and maintenance activity
- Procuring, commissioning and managing contractors to deliver repairs and maintenance works
- Undertaking inspections, condition assessments and defect diagnosis
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and lease obligations
- Supporting budget management, maintenance planning and value for money
- Building effective relationships with building users, tenants and stakeholders
- Contributing to service improvement and long-term asset performance
- Participating in the out-of-hours emergency response rota as required
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You will help ensure assets are maintained in a way that supports service delivery, community outcomes and financial sustainability.
About you
You'll bring a strong building surveying background, together with excellent organisational and relationship management skills.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience in building surveying, repairs and maintenance, facilities management or property management
- Good technical knowledge of building construction, maintenance, compliance and health and safety requirements
- Experience managing contractors and delivering works within occupied buildings
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and customer service skills
- Commercial awareness and a focus on achieving value for money
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team
Why join us?
You'll be joining a forward-looking Assets & Property service that is transforming how Dorset Council manages its estate.
Your work will:
- Help maintain safe, compliant and sustainable buildings
- Support frontline services, local communities and tenants
- Protect and enhance the value of council assets
- Contribute to a more efficient and strategically managed estate
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to both places and people across Dorset.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Langdale, Service Manager - Facilities Management on 01305 224643
Flexible working arrangements are supported, subject to service requirements. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
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The key skills recruitment and retention scheme applied to these positions, subject to eligibility. The amount payable will be £2000 (pro-rata for part time positions) after 24 months of employment.
About Us
At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:
At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We:
- Provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- Work in partnership to make a real difference
- Value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- Support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- Have access to a range of benefits and support
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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