Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility required for working evenings and weekends.
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 5DP.
Salary & Benefits: £31,001 – £38,308 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
About: The Diocese of Salford is looking to appoint a Newly Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor to join its Property Team and contribute to the management and care of a diverse property portfolio. This includes churches, presbyteries, parish centres, and heritage sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) who wants to develop their skills in a role with purpose, huge variety, and professional challenges. The role will collaborate closely with senior surveyors and gain experience across building condition surveys, project planning, compliance, and property/site maintenance.
What we are looking for: Working as part of the Property Team and reporting to the Director of Parish Property, this is a great opportunity for a newly qualified surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) who wants to develop their skills in a role with purpose, huge variety, and professional challenges. The role will collaborate closely with senior surveyors and gain experience across building condition surveys, project planning, compliance, and property/ site maintenance.
What you will need: The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and RICS chartered status. Significant experience managing complex building projects. Strong knowledge of building regulations and health and safety legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills specialising in communication across large groups and highest levels of organisational skills focusing on prioritisation and efficiency. You must also have a commitment to upholding the values and ethos of the Catholic Church as well as experience with heritage buildings and ecclesiastical properties. A full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential/ ability to travel independently around the Diocese.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national-safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday, 26th August 2025
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