Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £39,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri

What you'll be doing
As a Technical Surveyor, you will be responsible for inspecting and surveying cemeteries, properties, and memorials to assess their structural condition, identifying potential issues and proposing construction solutions. You'll use systems like K2 to document conditions, generate work instructions, and manage financial risks. You will also liaise with local authorities to obtain permissions for works and collaborate with the Senior Works Supervisor to plan maintenance cycles.
You will oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and providing professional advice on conservation and restoration matters. In addition to project management responsibilities, you will prepare specifications, work schedules, and tenders for contractors. Your work will contribute directly to the preservation of our heritage while supporting the smooth delivery of maintenance and structural projects, all with great opportunities to travel throughout the UK, Baltics, and Scandinavia.

What you need to have

• A degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related field
• Full manual driving licence
• Proven experience in building surveying and writing work specifications
• Track record of managing contractors, suppliers, stakeholders, and customer-related issues
• Solid experience in project management within construction, restoration, or conservation contexts
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Project
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills

Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which all contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Access to a work vehicle
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.