Commercial Building Surveyor

Cheltenham Borough Council; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cheltenham is seeking a Commercial Building Surveyor to support a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 properties. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in building surveying and a relevant degree. This role offers a salary range of £35,412 to £48,053 and various employee benefits, including flexible working hours and additional leave days. You will work within a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful projects to the local community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of building surveying experience.
• Possess or working towards a relevant professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across a wide variety of commercial buildings.
• Contribute to effective and efficient asset management strategies.
• Undertake property surveys and assist in the development of work programmes.

Skills

Building surveying experience

Teamwork ethic

Project management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property

Job description

Beach Baker is delighted to be working in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council to recruit a Commercial Building Surveyor.

At the heart of Cheltenham’s most unique buildings, the Property Team delivers everything from daily maintenance to multi-million-pound redevelopments—driven by record investment in sustainability, refurbishment, and regeneration projects—while fostering continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration on diverse, rewarding challenges.

The Council

Cheltenham Borough Council is at the heart of the local community. The organisation own lots of buildings and assets including the iconic Grade I listed Pump Rooms, a wealth of renowned heritage properties which attract visitors from afar as well as recreational facilities, including a football stadium. They have key partnerships with The Cheltenham Trust, Ubico, Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Festivals, to name a few. Whatever you do or wherever you go in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Borough Council will be involved somewhere!

The Position

You will be providing support across a wide variety of approximately 200 commercial buildings within the Councils Property Stock, including planning, procurement and delivery of high quality reactive and planned maintenance projects. You will contribute to effective and efficient asset management strategies through undertaking property surveys and assisting in development and delivery of programmes of work.

What’s in it for you

• Working with an interesting and diverse portfolio of commercial properties, including several Grade I and II Listed buildings such as the Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Town Hall, the Art Gallery, and the Museum, among others.
• Flexible working hours and working from home policy.
• Working alongside like minded professionals, including Building Surveyors, M&E Engineers, a Facilities Team as well as H&S and Compliance colleagues.
• Joining a highly professional and driven team who are keen to make a difference, therefore the work you carry out will have a genuine impact to the local area and its population.
• Excellent job variety and working in fast paced environment – no two days are the same.
• The Council’s office is located at Municipal Office (Promenade) which is in the heart of the Town Centre, with easy access to local amenities including the train station, restaurants, cafes, etc.
• Area of outstanding natural beauty and within 10-miles of the Cotswolds.
• Local and regional economic growth.
• Fantastic schooling system.
• World class festivals.
• Excellent transport links.

The Candidate

• You will have minimum 3+years’ building surveying experience.
• Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property related subject.
• Possess or working towards a relevant professional membership.
• The individual’s character and teamwork ethic is most important.

Salary & Employee Benefits

• Basic salary range between £35,412 to £48,053.
• 26 days annual leave (plus BH) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 31 days total (you have the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days leave).
• 2 additional volunteering days paid per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme administered through Health Assured.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted town centre parking.
• Local event offers and discounts.
• Enhanced special leave (maternity/paternity/adoption/sick pay etc).
• Payment of one professional subscription per year.
• Shower and bike storage facilities available at the office.