Building jobs in Cinderford

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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What we can do for you

• 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

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity.

We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.