Senior Building Surveyor

Job description

About the role

Imperial is a world Top 10 university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Campus Operations Department are responsible for supporting the operational Hospitality Teams of various cafes, restaurants, bars and events located across all their Campuses to provide affordable and high-quality food and services for the Imperial community and external clients. They create a valuable resource for Imperial, which in turn supports our academic community of world leaders in the provision of Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Business Management, Research and Teaching.

As Senior Building Surveyor, you will provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance for building surveying, building fabric asset management and statutory compliance across Imperial's diverse estate. Working within the Critical Infrastructure and Asset Strategy Team, you will help safeguard and enhance academic, research, residential, healthcare and commercial facilities, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, sustainable, functional and able to deliver long-term value. You will be Imperial's senior subject matter expert for building surveying, shaping estate-wide asset investment, lifecycle, building safety and compliance strategies, and providing trusted, authoritative advice to senior leaders, project boards and regulatory stakeholders.

This is a highly influential opportunity to make a visible impact on a world-class estate. You will work in close partnership with Maintenance Operations, Fire Safety, Capital Projects Delivery, Asset Management and external advisers, translating complex condition, risk and performance information into clear priorities, robust investment cases and practical solutions. You will lead a Building Surveyor and provide professional leadership to consultants, contractors and specialist advisers, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement and high professional standards.

What you would be doing

You will lead building condition and measured surveys, inspections and defect investigations across the estate, developing proportionate repair, refurbishment, renewal and replacement solutions. You will prepare specifications, schedules of work, tender and contract information, and drive the development of planned preventative maintenance, risk-based maintenance and lifecycle replacement programmes. Using high-quality asset information, you will establish investment plans, performance indicators and a strategic roadmap for building fabric renewal, ensuring that works are prioritised according to condition, risk, operational need, available funding and long-term estate objectives.

Building safety will be central to your remit. You will act as the building fabric lead for compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations and Higher-Risk Building requirements, supporting robust governance, regulatory engagement and the management of Golden Thread information. You will lead assurance activity relating to building fabric and passive fire protection, including compartmentation, fire doors, fire stopping and cavity barriers; manage statutory approvals and submissions where required; and advise on relevant Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsibilities. You will also lead complex compliance, refurbishment, lifecycle renewal and remedial programmes from planning through to completion-managing budgets, procurement, contracts, contractor performance, quality, safety, risk, programme reporting and project records. Through clear executive reporting, business cases and investment recommendations, you will enable sound decisions and value-for-money delivery.

What we are looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or an equivalent professional body.
• Significant experience in building surveying, property, construction or estate management.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, statutory approvals and current building safety requirements.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Experience of building condition assessment, building pathology, refurbishment and remedial works.
• Experience of fire safety remediation and passive fire protection.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and developing investment proposals.
• The ability to translate complex technical and regulatory matters into clear advice for senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Experience of complex operational estates, asset management and lifecycle investment planning, heritage buildings or Golden Thread information management would be particularly valuable

What we can offer you

• At Imperial, our values-respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation-guide everything we do. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Mickie Turner-Goble, Property Divisional Administration Manager- [email protected]

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 08 November 2026