Job info	Job info details
Job title	Senior Heritage Building Surveyor
Strategic team/Directorate	Pride in Place
Service	Spatial Planning
Business unit	Development Management
Responsible to (day to day issues)	Principal Historic Environment Officer
Accountable to (line manager)	Principal Historic Environment Officer
Salary grade	K
JE ref	PLA047

1. Key purpose of job

• To encourage, promote and advise on the restoration, repair and delivery of conservation schemes for the historic environment, including privately and publicly owned heritage assets.
• To lead on the production of Conservation Management Plans for Torbay Council owned site and to advise on works relating to the management of Torbay Council owned heritage assets and assist with the management and monitoring of related projects as requested. 
• To contribute to the development and delivery of the Torbay Heritage Strategy and the Torbay Heritage Place Programme. 
• To maintain and develop working relationships with heritage contractors working within Torbay and assist in the delivery of training programmes to improve heritage skills within the Bay.
• To assist in the development and implementation of a local Heritage at Risk Register and Action Plan.

2. Anticipated outcomes of post

• Sustaining and enhancing the historic environment of Torbay through proactively working to maintain and improve the condition of heritage assets within the Bay.
• Successful delivery of the Torbay Heritage Place Development Year and main programme, Torbay Heritage Strategy and other programmes and projects related to the historic environment.
• Efficient and effective conservation management of Torbay Council owned heritage assets.
• Greater access to, and deployment of, heritage skills across the Bay.
• All building and maintenance projects relating to the historic environment within the Bay are designed in a technically competent and professional manner.

3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post

• As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services.
• Lead on the production and maintenance of a full list and condition assessment of all listed assets (buildings, structures, memorials, statues and monuments) and ‘heritage street furniture’ within the Councils ownership as well as the production and ongoing review of condition surveys of buildings, sites and areas of heritage value within the Bay. 
• Support the review and implementation of suitable digital surveying platforms for use within the historic environment.
• Contribute to the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Torbay Heritage Place Programme.
• Identify, manage and award grants available to maintain and repair listed buildings and historic buildings within Torbay’s conservation areas and facilitate the regeneration of empty historic properties back into sustainable reuse.
• Assist in the production and maintenance of a local Heritage at Risk Register and Action Plan as well as a list of locally listed heritage assets.
• Assist in the production and review of Conservation Management Plans for a number of strategic sites within the Bay.
• Support the production and maintenance of a Torbay Heritage Skills Audit and develop    working relationships with heritage contractors working within Torbay and assist in the delivery of training programmes to improve heritage skills.
• Build and maintain a close working relationship with Torbay Council’s Property Services and Facilities Management Teams and others who are involved with care and management of Torbay Council’s historic assets.
• To assist in the preparation and review of Conservation Area Management Plans.
• To advise on corporate work relating to the management of council owned heritage assets and assist with the co-ordination, management and monitoring of projects as requested.
• Keeping abreast of current legislation and taking appropriate measures regarding Health and Safety, Carbon reduction technology, COSHHE, Asbestos, Building Regulations and the CDM Regulations, Pollution of the Environment, etc, and disseminating information where appropriate.
• Liaising with Architects, Project Managers, Contract Managers, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers and Clerks of Works etc., in respect of relevant projects both internal and external, to assist in the preparation, promotion and progress of repair, maintenance and construction schemes for heritage assets and areas.
• Assisting with survey, plan and production of documentation, reports, graphical material and plans to support the ongoing management of council -owned heritage assets.
• To assist in developing and implementing physical and intellectual access to the heritage of the bay.

4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post

• The post holder has no direct budget responsibilities but will be required to ensure that any budgets relating to the heritage function at Torbay Council are properly spent in line with the Council’s standing orders.

5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post

• No direct supervision but may from time to time be required to oversee the work of more junior staff.  Expected to work independently.
• Supervises multidisciplinary project teams to deliver historic environment projects.
• Post holder will report to the Principal Historic Environment Officer. 
• Management of external consultants and contractors.

6. Working environment and conditions of the post

• Office environment with some elements of on-site work which will include meetings with tenants and clients.  The post holder can be called out of the office at short notice.

7. Physical demands of the post

• The post will be office based with the need to use computer screens.
• Regular site visits to existing heritage sites and proposals within sites of heritage importance.
• Confidently access scaffolds and construction sites. 

8. Specific resources used by the post

• Regular computer use with relevant software packages and mobile plan viewing/measuring equipment and programmes. 
• Continuous access to transport is required as the job can entail travelling to multiple locations sometimes in the same day and where public transport timetabling is unlikely to meet this requirement.

9. Key contacts and relationships

• External - The public, landowners, businesses, residents’ groups, Torbay Community Development Trust, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, community groups including Neighbourhood Plan Forums and the voluntary sector.  Statutory agencies including Historic England, Heritage Fund, Arts Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services, Brixham Town Council.  Architects, Agents and Developers, external consultants and contractors.
• Internal - Officers within the Spatial Planning Business Unit and the Culture & Events Team, Officers of other groups within the Council (highways, environmental protection, property services etc.), Managers and officers of other Directorates (e.g., legal services, estates, finance, housing children’s services etc.), Elected Members of Torbay Council. 

10. Other duties

• To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.

Other Information

• All staff must commit to the Workplace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Policy.
• Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo the checks appropriate to the post applied for.
• The post holder is expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. And are aware that the Chief Executive and the Director for Children’s Services are the Safeguarding Leads for the Council.
• The post is eligible for both hybrid and permanent home working.
• You will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
• The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. 
• The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
• The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
• If this post is customer facing, it will require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• If you are required to access a government system such as HMRC, DWP or The Public services network (PSN) as part of your role with the Council you will be required to complete a basic disclose with your line manager before you can access these systems. Your manager will be required to complete a verification form that confirms your identity, nationality and immigration status, employment history and unspent convictions (third party).
• If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council. 

Person Specification

Note for Candidate

All Candidates

The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement. In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.

Candidates who consider that they have a disability

Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.

Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.

If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.

Job info	Job info details
Job Title	Senior Heritage Building Surveyor
Strategic team/Directorate	Pride in Place
Service	Spatial Planning
Business unit	Development Management

Skills and effectiveness

Essential skills and effectiveness

• Self-motivated, productive, dynamic and innovative. 
• Effective computer literacy skills (MS windows). 
• Sound level of numeracy. 
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Presentation skills particularly in relation to presenting reports to stakeholders and the general public. 
• Report preparation skills. 
• Communication and negotiation skills. 
• Able to convey information accurately and clearly in a manner which is clearly understood. 
• Assertion skills, i.e. able to determine and use behaviour which is appropriate to the situation and to exercise tact and diplomacy. 
• Administrative skills, i.e. a thorough organised approach to work with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads. 
• Able to see tasks through to a successful conclusion, meeting challenging deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail. 
• Contributing successfully to effective team working. 
• Flexible approach to working hours. 
• A conscientious attitude to work. 
• Willingness to maintain and improve standards and performance through implementation of good practice and personal development. 
• Commitment to customer focus. 
• Able to effectively project manage a number of projects at the same time. 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility. 
• High level of productivity. 
• An ability to build and maintain meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships. 
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 

Desirable skills and effectiveness

• Skills in creativity. 
• Social media literate. 

Knowledge

Essential knowledge

• Thorough understanding of the wider Planning functions including Planning Policy and Development Management.
• Specialist knowledge of historic building conservation. 
• Working knowledge of all relevant planning and heritage legislation and national policies and guidance. 
• Up to date Contract Law.
• Property Management.
• Basic procurement regulations/procedures. 
• Risk logs.
• Statutory issues that may be affected, or that may affect a development project.
• Product descriptions.

Desirable knowledge

• Understanding of wider national heritage issues and how they relate to the context of Torbay’s economic growth aspirations. 
• Well developed knowledge and understanding of the development business and property development issues.

Experience and achievements

Essential experience and achievements

• Experience of applying for, managing and reporting on heritage-related management and enhancement schemes. 
• An ability to recognise and communicate about significance in the historic environment. 
• 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. 
• Good understanding of current conservation techniques and best practice. 
• Experience of legal and procedural matters relevant to the post. 
• A working knowledge of the archaeology, landscape history and the historic environment. 
• Understanding of current conservation techniques and best practice. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including correspondence and report preparation. 
• ICT skills including using Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel.
• Skilled in the use of Autocad.
• Ability to manage, monitor and review performance to meet targets.
• Ability to deal firmly but fairly with contractors on site, have an unbiased approach to people and an ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and work on a range of projects simultaneously.
• Customer focussed and self-motivated.

Desirable experience and achievements

• Working knowledge and/or previous experience of supporting public engagement programmes and events, and communication and positively influencing people and/or organisations. 
• Awareness of wider environmental issues, including climate change, sustainable transport and how the historic environment links to the wide corporate and national sustainability agenda. 
• Knowledge of the development management process and planning policy development. 
• A working knowledge of Conservation Area Appraisals and how they relate to development planning and development management. 

Qualifications/professional memberships

Essential qualifications/professional memberships

• Degree or diploma in Building Surveying or a related discipline or significant relevant experience. 
• Professional accreditation of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveying or other appropriate professional body.
• Membership or working towards a conservation accreditation such as the IHBC, CIOB or RICS. 

Desirable qualifications/professional memberships

N/A

Other requirements

Other requirements of the job role

• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. 
• Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay/South West/UK in order to carry out duties. 
• Ability to accommodate occasional/permanent home-working.