Senior Building Surveyor

The National Trust's strategy includes plans to invest over GBP1bn in conservation over the next 10 years. To make that a reality we need experienced and passionate building professionals who are able to bring their very best to some of the most important historic buildings in England. It's about being part of something different, where cause matters most, and where our decisions are always based on long term, forever, for everyone.

This is a fixed term role until 31st July 2020 with the ability to start as soon as possible.

What it's like to work here

The National Trust Consultancy is the home to specialists in every field of our work. A national consultancy, where resources are shared across disciplines and boundaries, it's proving to be a great repository of skills, talent and experience. The diversity and quality of expertise within the Consultancy will enable our properties and places to benefit from an extraordinary range of creative and innovative thinking, as well as deep expertise in all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring for the nation's heritage and landscapes, and making these accessible to all.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to bring technical excellence and delivery Ooperational Building Surveying support and leadership for building activities across the North East including small and medium projects and in particular the Gibside portfolio. This post will provide backfill for existing operational Building Surveyors, who have been required to move to Project Building Surveyor roles at Seaton Delaval Hall, which is undergoing a GBP7.4 million HLF funded project across the next 2 years..

We can offer an exciting role where you can make a real difference working on some of England's finest buildings alongside a dedicated team of multi-disciplinary consultants. We can also offer one of the best training and CPD packages in the sector, as well as genuinely flexible working arrangements.

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• You'll be a member of and/or near completion of a current RICS or CIOB membership
• A passion for building surveying within a heritage and conservation organisation
• Knowledge of building conservation, from asset management to contract management, procurement, to maintenance and repair
• Experience of delivering works in a multi-disciplinary environment
• A clear client focus and excellent client relationship management skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• The ability to work and effectively manage your time across a busy and complex project

The package

Looking after you

• Health cash plan - from as little as GBP3.09 per month for you and your dependents
• Pension contribution match up to 10%
• EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership at over 100 leisure facilities across the country

Looking after your career

• Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
• Develop your skills with an internal secondment
• Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
• Income protection due to illness

Unique to Us

• Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
• Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• 20% off in our Retail and Food & Beverage outlets
• Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking