Building Surveyor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,777 i £45,091 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | + Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | AWD online |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AWDO-P14483 |
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Building Surveyor
At Reach South Academy Trust we’re looking for a Building Surveyor to deliver high-quality building surveying, project management and contract administration across a diverse education estate. This hybrid role covers construction, maintenance, compliance, procurement and asset management within a growing multi-site organisation.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Chartered Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Estates Surveyor, Facilities Project Manager
SALARY: £40,777 to £45,091 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid working and you can be based in Plymouth or Gloucestershire, with regular travel to Trust academies across South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Building Surveyor to deliver a comprehensive, solutions-focused building surveying service across a multi-academy estate in the South West.
As a Building Surveyor you will manage construction and maintenance projects from design through to completion, ensuring statutory compliance, procurement best practice and effective contract administration under JCT contracts.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Building Surveyor will provide building condition surveys, cost estimates, asset management planning and technical property advice, supporting estate improvement, health and safety compliance and long-term development.
ABOUT US
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.
We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Building Surveyor include:
• Project Management: Identify, design, procure and deliver construction and maintenance projects from inception to completion
• Contract Administration: Prepare and administer JCT building contracts, chair pre-start and progress meetings and manage contractors on site
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, CDM regulations, planning and building regulations
• Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, process certificates and invoices and provide accurate financial projections
• Condition Surveys: Undertake building condition surveys, prepare technical reports and provide costed solutions
• Asset Management: Contribute to the development and delivery of a five-year asset management plan
• Health and Safety Oversight: Liaise with advisors and ensure contractors meet all health and safety and safeguarding requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide clear technical advice to senior leaders and support site teams across multiple locations
• CAD and Documentation: Produce CAD drawings, specifications and maintain accurate O&M manuals and estate records
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous experience in building surveying, construction and maintenance project management
• Experience administering JCT contracts and overseeing procurement processes
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation and compliance management
• Experience with budget management, cost control and financial reporting
• Working knowledge of IT systems including MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple sites across the South West
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive working practices
DESIRABLE
• Membership of RICS or similar professional body
• Experience contributing to policy and procedure development
• Experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit estates environments
BENEFITS
• LGPS pension
• Great career progression and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits
• Ongoing training, networking and development across a wider organisation
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14483
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Peak Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust
AWD-IN-SPJ
At Reach South Academy Trust we’re looking for a Building Surveyor to deliver high-quality building surveying, project management and contract administration across a diverse education estate. This hybrid role covers construction, maintenance, compliance, procurement and asset management within a growing multi-site organisation.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Chartered Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Estates Surveyor, Facilities Project Manager
SALARY: £40,777 to £45,091 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid working and you can be based in Plymouth or Gloucestershire, with regular travel to Trust academies across South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Building Surveyor to deliver a comprehensive, solutions-focused building surveying service across a multi-academy estate in the South West.
As a Building Surveyor you will manage construction and maintenance projects from design through to completion, ensuring statutory compliance, procurement best practice and effective contract administration under JCT contracts.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Building Surveyor will provide building condition surveys, cost estimates, asset management planning and technical property advice, supporting estate improvement, health and safety compliance and long-term development.
ABOUT US
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.
We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Building Surveyor include:
• Project Management: Identify, design, procure and deliver construction and maintenance projects from inception to completion
• Contract Administration: Prepare and administer JCT building contracts, chair pre-start and progress meetings and manage contractors on site
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, CDM regulations, planning and building regulations
• Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, process certificates and invoices and provide accurate financial projections
• Condition Surveys: Undertake building condition surveys, prepare technical reports and provide costed solutions
• Asset Management: Contribute to the development and delivery of a five-year asset management plan
• Health and Safety Oversight: Liaise with advisors and ensure contractors meet all health and safety and safeguarding requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide clear technical advice to senior leaders and support site teams across multiple locations
• CAD and Documentation: Produce CAD drawings, specifications and maintain accurate O&M manuals and estate records
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous experience in building surveying, construction and maintenance project management
• Experience administering JCT contracts and overseeing procurement processes
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation and compliance management
• Experience with budget management, cost control and financial reporting
• Working knowledge of IT systems including MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple sites across the South West
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive working practices
DESIRABLE
• Membership of RICS or similar professional body
• Experience contributing to policy and procedure development
• Experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit estates environments
BENEFITS
• LGPS pension
• Great career progression and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits
• Ongoing training, networking and development across a wider organisation
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14483
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Peak Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust
AWD-IN-SPJ