Property Maintenance Surveyor

Property Maintenance Surveyor

Surrey / West Sussex | Estate Property Management

An exciting opportunity to oversee the maintenance and improvement of a diverse property portfolio across Surrey and West Sussex, working with a well-established organisation responsible for some of the UK's most distinctive buildings and estates.

Beach Baker is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Buildings Supervisor on behalf of a highly respected organisation with an extensive portfolio of residential, commercial, agricultural and historic properties.

This is a varied, hands-on management role offering the opportunity to oversee planned maintenance, reactive repairs and refurbishment projects across a fascinating range of buildings.

Working alongside experienced estate management and building surveying professionals, you'll play an important role in ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, while balancing practical maintenance requirements with the sensitivities of historic buildings.

The Role

As Buildings Supervisor, you'll take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing building maintenance and improvement works across a varied property portfolio.

Rather than carrying out repairs yourself, you'll manage external contractors, oversee projects and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance across residential, commercial and agricultural properties.
• Managing refurbishment, redecoration and improvement projects.
• Inspecting buildings, identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial works.
• Appointing, coordinating and supervising external contractors.
• Managing maintenance budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within agreed costs.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Supporting the maintenance and conservation of historic and listed buildings.
• Developing positive relationships with tenants, contractors, estate managers and other stakeholders.
• Working closely with senior property professionals to plan and prioritise maintenance programmes.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of building maintenance and construction, combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.

You may currently be working as a Buildings Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Building Surveyor, Property Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager, with experience overseeing contractors and managing maintenance programmes.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong knowledge of building construction, defects and building pathology.
• Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Confidence managing contractors, budgets and multiple projects.
• A sound understanding of construction legislation, building compliance and health and safety.
• An appreciation of traditional construction methods and the challenges associated with historic or listed buildings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Experience working with historic properties, rural estates or mixed-use property portfolios would be particularly advantageous, although candidates from broader property management and building maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Location & Working Arrangements

The role will be based in Surrey, with regular travel across a portfolio of properties throughout the surrounding areas.

Flexible working arrangements are available, with a combination of office-based, site-based and remote working.

You'll be expected to spend approximately 40-60% of your working week at the organisation's offices or properties.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven organisation offering a varied working environment and the chance to contribute to the long-term care of an interesting property portfolio.

Benefits include:

• Generous pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Holiday allowance increasing with service, up to 32 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Season ticket and rental deposit loan schemes.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Staff discounts across shopping, leisure and entertainment.
• Free parking at many locations.
• Additional staff benefits and access to a range of heritage attractions.

Interested?

If you're an experienced property maintenance or building professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of projects and work across an interesting portfolio of buildings, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dan Cole at Beach Baker Recruitment.