Building Surveyor

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join the Let Estate Management Team. You will help to manage a large and varied let estate across Holnicote Estate, Selworthy, Minehead and Somerset. The portfolio includes residential, commercial, and agricultural properties which are occupied by our tenants, as well as holiday cottages.  

Due to the travel required for this role, you must hold a full driving license with access to your own vehicle, (business mileage is claimable through expenses). 

We support hybrid working; a combination of home and site/office working. 

This role is available on a 2 year fixed term contract, offering a salary circa £40,000 per annum. 

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Senior Building Surveyor, you will be part of a very busy and highly professional team consisting of Estate Managers, Rural Surveyors, Building Surveyors and Supervisors, and Lettings and Estate Management Officers.  

The team work together to support the management of our let estate assets that, together with the relationships we have with our tenants, underpin our ~£50m national rental income and which is essential to the delivery of our conservation work. The role offers you an interesting variety of work in amazing locations with no two days being the same. In addition to supporting day-to-day operations, you’ll have the chance to deliver a variety of projects, offering your advice beyond your team. 

One of the Trust’s biggest priorities is to create a healthy, resilient, natural environment for people and nature. Our portfolio has ambitious plans to support this and you will be a key part in helping to make this happen and shaping the future of the UK’s biggest private landowning charity and the properties we own and protect. #20240108

What you'll be doing

We have big plans to improve the condition and energy efficiency of our Let Estate properties. You will set up, carry out and coordinate building project work working closely with the Senior Building Surveyor.  

Who we're looking for •A Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Architects Registration Board (ARB) or the Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB)  •Experience of undertaking surveys and inspections, diagnosing building defects and specifying appropriate remedial works to traditional buildings, following best practice 
The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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