Homebased - ideally based Yorkshire/Lancashire for regular travel across the Northern region Salary £51,167 per annum 35 hours per week
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Make your expertise count At Leonard Cheshire, our buildings are more than bricks and mortar – they are homes and care environments that enable disabled people to live as independently as possible. As Senior Building Surveyor, you'll manage a varied portfolio of domestic and healthcare properties across England, combining technical expertise with hands-on project delivery. You'll have real autonomy to shape maintenance, compliance and capital investment across our national property portfolio. What you'll do Manage your own portfolio, planning and prioritising planned and reactive works. Carry out building surveys and pathology inspections, diagnosing defects and recommending solutions. Manage PPM schedules, budgets and capital projects from inception to completion. Ensure properties meet statutory, regulatory, health & safety and fire safety requirements. Manage contractors, monitor performance and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Work closely with Service Managers and Maintenance Coordinators to deliver high-quality property services. Build strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Skills/Experience required Chartered Building Surveyor Property: MRICS or MCIOB Experience managing multiple sites and projects, ideally in housing, social care or healthcare, but not essential Strong knowledge of building regulations, statutory compliance, CDM and health & safety. Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills. Good Excel and digital systems skills. Excellent organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work independently. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
Working pattern This role involves travel across a region, and you will typically spend 3 days visiting services/sites across the region and 2 days working from home, depending on priorities and workload. Travel expenses and accommodation are covered in line with company policy. What we offer 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays Contributory pension and competitive life cover Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Career development and professional qualification support Flexible working where possible About Leonard Cheshire For over 75 years, Leonard Cheshire has supported disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible. Our values guide everything we do: Positive – warm and empathetic, always looking to improve Proud – strong-willed and driven in our beliefs Pioneering – confident, creative, and forward-thinking Ready to apply? Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability and will support reasonable adjustments where possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. Pre-employment checks and references will be required. xrexnqw Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
