Building Maintenance Surveyor
East Sussex County Council
Lewes BN7 1UE, UK
Published 4 days ago
Full Time
Job Description
Do you want to use your interest and expertise in project management to support the delivery of essential services to East Sussex residents? If you are passionate about ensuring workplaces are comfortable and safe through maintaining and improving the built environment, this could the job for you!
This role is within a busy vibrant team providing management of construction projects on ESCC corporate buildings to ensure that this stock of buildings are maintained to a high standard. The portfolio of buildings ranges from corporate office buildings, libraries, children & Family centres and care homes to listed buildings and ancient monuments.
We are looking for someone who has delivered construction projects of all sizes, enjoys working in a team environment , can carry out inspections against building maintenance related issues and wants to have a positive impact on the local environment.
As a Building Maintenance Surveyor with East Sussex County Council, you will play a key role in maintaining our diverse property portfolio. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance projects, ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.
This is a varied and rewarding role within our Property Maintenance team, contributing directly to the Council's commitment to providing safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings. You will support carbon reduction initiatives, promote best practice, and help identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Your work will make a tangible difference to the performance and reliability of essential services across East Sussex's corporate buildings.
We are looking for candidates who can :
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.
Interviews will be taking place in January 2026. If you are unavailable on the date of interview let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This role will allow you to develop your technical expertise and gain experience in assessing building fabric and general maintenance issues, specifying & overseeing construction works, and providing technical advice to colleagues, contractors, and clients.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Chris Dennis, Building Maintenance Lead (Non-Schools) at christopher.dennis@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Do you want to use your interest and expertise in project management to support the delivery of essential services to East Sussex residents? If you are passionate about ensuring workplaces are comfortable and safe through maintaining and improving the built environment, this could the job for you!
This role is within a busy vibrant team providing management of construction projects on ESCC corporate buildings to ensure that this stock of buildings are maintained to a high standard. The portfolio of buildings ranges from corporate office buildings, libraries, children & Family centres and care homes to listed buildings and ancient monuments.
We are looking for someone who has delivered construction projects of all sizes, enjoys working in a team environment , can carry out inspections against building maintenance related issues and wants to have a positive impact on the local environment.
As a Building Maintenance Surveyor with East Sussex County Council, you will play a key role in maintaining our diverse property portfolio. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance projects, ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.
This is a varied and rewarding role within our Property Maintenance team, contributing directly to the Council's commitment to providing safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings. You will support carbon reduction initiatives, promote best practice, and help identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Your work will make a tangible difference to the performance and reliability of essential services across East Sussex's corporate buildings.
We are looking for candidates who can :
- Provide building maintenance services and deliver works and projects identified, including specifying and managing minor projects. Deliver a portfolio of projects.
- Manage and monitor external consultants and contractors to ensure that all projects are designed, delivered, and controlled effectively at a consistently high level.
- Deliver high quality technical advice and services. Use technical knowledge to audit or analyse situations and data to aid in ensuring regulatory or technical compliance of others.
- Ensure that work and projects are delivered within agreed resources and assist with budget/resource management in accordance with council policies and procedures.
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.
Interviews will be taking place in January 2026. If you are unavailable on the date of interview let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This role will allow you to develop your technical expertise and gain experience in assessing building fabric and general maintenance issues, specifying & overseeing construction works, and providing technical advice to colleagues, contractors, and clients.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Chris Dennis, Building Maintenance Lead (Non-Schools) at christopher.dennis@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.