URL: https://democracy.broxtowe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2336

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: 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.

Content: 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.

Date of Decision: April 14, 2026