Post: Senior Building Surveyor

Location: Plymouth Based [Reach South Academy Trust, 1 Ross St, Devonport, Plymouth PL2 1DN]/ Gloucestershire Based [Peak Academy, Drake Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HD]

Salary Range: Grade I: £46,142 - £51,356

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities:

·         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.

About the successful candidate

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.

About the Trust

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.

Next Steps

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 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is 1^st February 2026.

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the Week Commencing 9^th February 2026.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

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.