Deputy Head of Building Surveying

About the job

Job Title: Deputy Head of Building Surveying

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: £46,485 - £56,921 per annum depending on relevant experience plus £7000 Market Supplement

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 19/02/2025

The University of Manchester Facilities Maintenance and Compliance Unit are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Building Surveying to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Building Surveying in overseeing projects, managing staff, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

We are looking for a candidate that can:

• Assist the Head of Building Surveying in strategic planning and operational management
• Lead and mentor a team of building surveyors and trainee building surveyors, providing guidance and support
• Oversee a variety of projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Conduct technical assessments, prepare reports, and provide expert advice
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• Appropriate academic qualification to degree level in a Construction or Property-related discipline
• Chartered membership of a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
• Experience of Facilities Management and the management of facilities / asset database
• Extensive experience of professional BS work, particularly dilapidations and Party Wall matters
• Extensive experience of acting in a client capacity dealing with professional consultants carrying out design work on behalf of the client
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in relevant software and technology
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

As one of the leading Universities our employees enjoy exclusive access to excellent benefits and schemes including:

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family
• Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Staff recognition schemes
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

Any CV's submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as a gift.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Lead Surveyor, Lead Architectural Surveyor, Lead Property Inspector, Senior Building Engineer, Building Control Head, Building Services Manager, Surveyor Team Leader, Head of Building Surveying, Lead Construction Surveyor, may also be considered for this role.