Would you like to play a key part in the development and delivery of building investment programmes within a busy department which manages the physical environment in which staff and students work, live and learn?

About the role:
In this vital role as a Building Surveyor you will work as part of a small team with a varied workload delivering a variety of planned maintenance and improvement projects across our portfolio. 

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• To undertake surveys of university buildings to establish their condition
• To manage the contractual relationships with relevant consultants/contractors
• To advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction
• To advise on the Health and Safety aspects of buildings
• Assisting in house Clients to develop briefs, design and specify works
• Perform the role of Contract Administrator and Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations as necessary

About you:
To succeed in the role you’ll need comprehensive knowledge and experience of construction technology and building pathology along with good knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures required for the delivery of maintenance and improvement projects from inception to completion. You will be qualified to degree level in Building Surveying or a construction based discipline with full or part qualification to RICS/CIOB membership, or an equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through work experience at a similar level.

This is initially an 18-month fixed-term role, full-time (37 hours) and we welcome applications from Job Sharers.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, including an agile working system, which at present for this role will require you to spend a minimum of two days in the office. 

For more information about the role and what we are looking for please look at the job description.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822

The Campus Security Team is committed to building a diverse team of professionals whose role it is to create a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, a place where everyone feels safe and welcome.

In the role of Campus Security Officer, you will be part of a wider team that provides a security service across multiple campuses 24-hours a day, 365-days a year to meet the needs of a modern University community. We provide a friendly and high visibility presence across the estate to help keep all our community and assets safe and secure. We regularly contribute at events to promote our team, encourage personal safety and to create an environment where everyone feels safe. 

The responsibilities of the role will include working in the security control room and monitoring the CCTV network, providing a visible presence and a mobile response across all campuses. You will use proactive and responsive security methods to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive service, which goes beyond the traditional security standards and focuses on customer service. 

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills and be a problem solver who is professionally curious and has the ability to engage with a diverse range of students, staff and stakeholders to grow a culture of safety and wellbeing
• A professional resilience and a desire to deliver an excellent service in challenging and often complex circumstances and environments
• The ability to be a team player who embraces diversity and inclusivity, a person who will be willing to go the extra mile to make a difference and help someone in need of support
• Security experience or qualifications is preferred but not essential, the University will support you with completing SIA (Security Industry Authority) training

In return we offer excellent benefits as well as this being a good career development opportunity. We have excellent rewards including a local government pension scheme (LGPS), generous holiday entitlement and personal development as well as sports facilities and activities.

We particularly encourage applicants and all those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The university is underrepresented by these groups for this position.

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £25,804 to £26,707 per annum
15% Shift Allowance