Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Remote Working, Based in the South West

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Contract Hours: 37.5hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Senior Building Surveyor will provide a comprehensive, high quality, solutions focused building surveying service across the Trust. The postholder will contribute to the transformation and continuous improvement of the Reach South estate, in support of the delivery of the Trust’s Strategic Development Plan. The postholder will identify maintenance issues and improvement projects, design and specify solutions, procure building contractors, and administer construction projects across the estate.

The postholder will also contribute to the development and maintenance of an asset management plan, along with providing building surveying services in relation to Trust growth and associated due diligence reports. The postholder will advise solutions to maintenance issues, including guidance on associated costs. The role will be based in either Plymouth or Gloucestershire, with regular travel to Trust academies.

• Lead on identifying, designing, and managing construction and maintenance projects across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM regulations.
• Prepare and administer JCT Building Contracts and manage service providers.
• Deliver accurate building condition surveys and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain a 5-year asset management plan.
• Support Trust growth by assessing new sites and providing due diligence reports.
• Mentor and guide site teams, promoting best practice and health & wellbeing at work.

The successful candidate will be experienced in Building Surveying within the Education, corporate or non-profit sector, with a focus on customer service and satisfaction through problem resolution.

They will also need to be:

• Qualified: Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Experienced: Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in building surveying, with a proven track record in managing multiple projects and administering JCT contracts.
• Knowledgeable: Strong understanding of building legislation, health & safety compliance, and procurement processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Office applications.
• A Leader: Able to manage budgets, lead meetings, and provide mentorship to team members.
• Flexible & Positive: A proactive attitude with the ability to travel across Trust sites.

Desirable: Membership of RICS or similar professional body.

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, 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.

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on  or emailing us at recruitment.

Closing date: for applications is 22nd February 2026.

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the Week Commencing 2nd March 2026.

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