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Principal Building Surveyor

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623585
Salary Range: £56,285 - £63,080 per annum  
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid mix of office-based, remote and occasional site working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time and/or flexible hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 April 2026

 

We are looking for talented Principal Building Surveyors to join our team.

The Role:

Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council's Property Services is a pioneering team with a national reputation for inspirational, practical, and resilient public buildings, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi-disciplinary design-led office of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects.

 

We are looking for high calibre individuals to join our team and help deliver this work, embracing our commitment to creating quality projects for the public good.

 

Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, see your projects built and further your professional career. Based in the historic city of Winchester, we are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. 

 

You can find out more about our work here. 

What you’ll do:

You will provide a high‑quality, creative and solutions‑focused building surveying service, taking responsibility for the planning, design and safe delivery of successful projects. Ensuring that all work is completed to a professional standard, it is imperative to receive strong client feedback while meeting deadlines, budgets and compliance requirements.

 

In this role, you will lead and manage a project portfolio including full contract administration responsibilities. You’ll also coordinate and inspire multi‑disciplinary design teams, driving their performance and ensuring alignment at every project stage while achieving financial fee targets and contributing to the overall success of the programme.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking Principal Building Surveyors with excellent design skills and proven experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You should have a thorough understanding of statutory requirements such as Health and Safety and Building Regulations, alongside strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.


Confident communication and presentation skills are essential, with the ability to influence and make sound judgements in complex situations. Highly motivated and organised, you’ll demonstrate resilience, strong customer focus, and role-model our values.

 

Please apply using the 'apply now' button on this website and upload a CV and a concise portfolio in PDF format (no more than 5mb). 

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. 

 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

The Property Services Team at Hampshire work on a wide variety of projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages. Fully supported with your training, we ensure your professional experience is varied, rewarding and a great foundation for your onward career.

Additional Information:

Principal Building Surveyor Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Martin Hallum, Delivery Manager on martin.hallum@hants.gov.uk or 0370 779 690

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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