Building Surveyors Location: Central England, (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire) Salary: up to £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent At the British Red Cross, we’re looking for qualified (or experienced) surveyors to join our regional teams. Are you a solutions-focused surveyor who can take accountability for all property-related budgets to help drive significant revenue efficiencies? If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please keep reading…. A day in the life of a Building Surveyor In this challenging role you will be responsible for the delivery of fit-out and development projects across our property estate. Your focus will be on Retail and Operations (shop refits, refreshes and office fit outs). Your work will ultimately improve the user experience. You’ll work closely with managers and property users to plan and develop the property portfolio within your region. Your expertise will ensure consistent support across all property-related activity. You’ll act as the first point of expert advice to internal and external stakeholders. You’ll seek to minimise costs and maximise returns across your area. In this largely autonomous role you’ll drive efficiency, compliance, flexibility, and future scalability. You’ll achieve this through the provision of effective corporate support services, applications, data management and purchasing. You’ll provide input to the property strategy process. You’ll collaborate closely with the Facilities Management, Estates Surveying and Building Surveying teams who make up the wider Property Department. You’ll work with a high level of delegated authority and autonomy to deliver agreed outcomes. We are looking for Building Surveyors in the following Regions: Central England likely to be based in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Hampshire areas The successful candidate for this region will be largely working from home, with regular site visits in the area. The roles cover properties across different regions of the UK and will require a readiness to travel and work outside normal hours as necessary. All roles come with a company car due to the amount of travel involved with the role. To be a successful Building Surveyor, you’ll: Have a surveying qualification e.g. MCIOB, MRICS or qualified by experience. Have experience of the different responsibilities associated with building surveying e.g. building defect diagnosis, fire risk assessments, asbestos management, basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Be a dynamic yet adaptable person with the drive and determination to manage and prioritise your workload across a multi-site portfolio. Have the experience of carrying out property inspections and producing reports. Be able to produce tender documents, arrange tenders and act as a contract administrator. Be negotiating with all levels of external stakeholders including landlords and solicitors. Be a team player who is solution-oriented, communicates well, and influences effectively is key. Have a full UK driving licence and can travel within your region (sometimes with little notice). Interested? Closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Please note, we’ll be reviewing application on an ongoing basis. We may invite people to interview prior to the closing date. In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities comprehensive learning. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network. Together, we are the world's emergency responders About The Candidate About The Company