Building Officer

About The Role

Are you an experienced building or maintenance surveying professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse local authority property portfolio?

We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Building Officer to join our Property & Assets team at Forest of Dean District Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in managing the Council's property maintenance function, helping to ensure our buildings, land and assets are maintained to a high standard and continue to meet the needs of our communities.

Working closely with the Principal Estates Officer, you'll be responsible for overseeing property maintenance activities across a varied estate, including inspections, condition surveys, contractor management and project delivery. You'll provide professional advice on maintenance issues, manage works from inception through to completion and help develop long-term maintenance programmes that support the effective use of council assets.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From carrying out site inspections and preparing specifications to managing contractors and supporting property improvement projects, you'll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the Council's property portfolio.

If you're organised, self-motivated and passionate about delivering high-quality property management services, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience within a building maintenance, surveying or property management environment.
• Has sound knowledge of property surveying methods and building maintenance practices.
• Understands statutory regulations relating to property and construction matters.
• Has experience procuring, appointing and managing contractors and consultants.
• Can confidently manage maintenance and building projects from specification through to completion.
• Has excellent communication skills and can produce clear reports, specifications and professional advice.
• Is able to challenge and scrutinise contractor performance, costs and quality standards.
• Can work independently and effectively manage a varied workload and competing priorities.
• Has strong IT skills and experience using property management and Microsoft Office systems.
• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service and achieving positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates a practical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Supports the Council's values around equality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Special Conditions

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle and ability to travel throughout the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas for work purposes.
• Ability to attend site visits and meetings across the district.
• Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet service needs.
• Reasonable additional hours may be required from time to time.
• Ability to work from alternative locations as required by the service.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements