Decision details
Creation of a Permanent Project Surveyor
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Purpose:
To seek approval for the creation of a
permanent Project Surveyor (Capital Works) post within the Asset
Management Service prior to submission to Cabinet.
The role will provide technical surveying support, project
management and quality assurance across the Capital Works Team
(70%) and the Development Team (30%), including responsibility for
managing the 12 month defects liability period for all new-build
schemes.
The Job Description and Person Specification have been approved by
the Job Evaluation Panel and have resulted in a Grade 8 post. The
documents are circulated with this report.
Decisions:
Members considered a report which sought approval for the creation of a permanent Project Surveyor post within the Asset Management and Development service to provide technical surveying support, project management and quality assurance across the Capital Works and Development teams, including responsibility for managing the 12-month defects liability period for all new-build schemes.
RESOLVED that the creation of a permanent Project Surveyor (Capital Works) post in Asset Management and Development at Grade 8 be approved. The maximum cost of the Grade 8 post at £46,500 will be funded through capital salaries.
Reason
Without strengthening internal capacity, the Council faces increased operational, safety and statutory risk.
Report author: Darren Ibell
Publication date: 17/04/2026
Date of decision: 14/04/2026
Decided at meeting: 14/04/2026 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
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