Building Safety/ Surveyor Team Leader

Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home) The Role We are seeking a Chartered Surveyor (Team Leader) to take on a senior leadership role within our Capital Projects team. This position is designed for a professional who balances technical expertise with a natural aptitude for leadership, overseeing a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. You will lead a small, dedicated team delivering refurbishment schemes and professional consultancy services, with individual project values reaching upwards of £4 million. Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership & Development: Act as the line manager for a team of surveyors and serve as the RICS APC Supervisor for apprentices and graduates, guiding them toward chartership. * Project Oversight: Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial diagnosis and design to specification writing and contract administration using the JCT suite of contracts. * Regulatory Compliance: Serve as a technical lead on modern legislation, specifically the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. * Strategic Advice: Provide professional surveying advice to various stakeholders, ensuring all works meet statutory requirements, including fire safety, CDM 2015, and Net Zero carbon targets. Requirements * Qualifications: You must be a fully qualified RICS Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) * Safety Expertise: Extensive experience in fire safety and the practical application of the Building Safety Act. You must be able to evaluate complex risks and provide authoritative guidance on compliance. * Contract Management: Proficiency in managing contractors, negotiating contractual disputes, and exercising strict financial control over project budgets. * Technical Skills: Competency in AutoCAD (or similar) and the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Project) is essential. * Mobility: A full driving licence is required to facilitate site visits across the regional asset portfolio