Building Surveyor (ES5044-26-179-R)

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join the thriving University of Brighton in our Estate and Facilities Management department

Would you like to play a key part in the development and delivery of building investment programmes within a busy department which manages the physical environment in which staff and students work, live and learn?

About the role:
In this vital role as a Building Surveyor you will work as part of a small team with a varied workload delivering a variety of planned maintenance and improvement projects across our portfolio. 

Some of your responsibilities will be:

To undertake surveys of university buildings to establish their conditionTo manage the contractual relationships with relevant consultants/contractorsTo advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable constructionTo advise on the Health and Safety aspects of buildingsAssisting in house Clients to develop briefs, design and specify worksPerform the role of Contract Administrator and Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations as necessary

About you:
To succeed in the role you’ll need comprehensive knowledge and experience of construction technology and building pathology along with good knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures required for the delivery of maintenance and improvement projects from inception to completion. You will be qualified to degree level in Building Surveying or a construction based discipline with full or part qualification to RICS/CIOB membership, or an equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through work experience at a similar level.

This is initially an 18-month fixed-term role, full-time (37 hours) and we welcome applications from Job Sharers.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, including an agile working system, which at present for this role will require you to spend a minimum of two days in the office. 

For more information about the role and what we are looking for please look at the job description.

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum