Hybrid Senior Heritage Building Surveyor - 27 Hours bei Torbay Council
Torbay Council · Torquay, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Torquay
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Job Description & Person Specification >
Our ambition is to improve quality of life in Torbay through the development of culture and heritage. Thanks to investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we can make a major step forward with this programme of work. Torbay Council has entered into a new 10-year partnership with the Heritage Fund to support heritage within the bay and to deliver the aims of the Torbay Heritage Strategy which includes the effective management, celebration and promotion of the local historic environment.
This role is a temporary contract for two years with a view to extension. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of a number of projects seeking to improve the condition and management of the historic environment within the Bay and will be a key post within the Heritage & Design Team. It will play a vital role in the delivery of the Torbay Heritage Strategy and Torbay Heritage Place Programme.
This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.
For an informal chat please contact Rob Palmer on 07554 332043 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 25th August 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Job Description & Person Specification >
Our ambition is to improve quality of life in Torbay through the development of culture and heritage. Thanks to investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we can make a major step forward with this programme of work. Torbay Council has entered into a new 10-year partnership with the Heritage Fund to support heritage within the bay and to deliver the aims of the Torbay Heritage Strategy which includes the effective management, celebration and promotion of the local historic environment.
This role is a temporary contract for two years with a view to extension. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of a number of projects seeking to improve the condition and management of the historic environment within the Bay and will be a key post within the Heritage & Design Team. It will play a vital role in the delivery of the Torbay Heritage Strategy and Torbay Heritage Place Programme.
This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.
For an informal chat please contact Rob Palmer on 07554 332043 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 25th August 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
- Self-motivated, productive, dynamic and innovative.
- Report preparation skills.
- Contributing successfully to effective team working.
- High level of productivity.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Specialist knowledge of historic building conservation.
- Working knowledge of all relevant planning and heritage legislation and national policies and guidance.
- Property Management.
- Statutory issues that may be affected, or that may affect a development project.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience of applying for, managing and reporting on heritage-related management and enhancement schemes.
- A working knowledge and understanding of planning, including listed building legislation, policy guidance and circulars and the ability to apply that knowledge to conservation matters.
- Understanding of current conservation techniques and best practice.
- Degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a related discipline or significant relevant experience.
- Membership or working towards a conservation accreditation such as the IHBC, CIOB or RICS.
