Principal Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor - Team Leader Education Sector Lead your own team, run your own projects and help shape where the business goes next.
Our client is a well-established, education-focused building surveying consultancy with a strong reputation and a loyal base of repeat clients across schools, academies and colleges.
They're now looking for a Principal Building Surveyor to lead their Projects Team and sit on the company's Leadership Team.
This is a senior role with real influence.
You'll own projects from start to finish, build and develop your own team, and have a direct say in the firm's strategy and growth.
It suits a chartered surveyor who is ready to move up from running projects to leading a team.
Why this role stands outA seat at the top table.
You'll join the Leadership Team and help shape strategy, policies and business growth.
Your voice will count.
Work that matters.
Your projects will improve the places where children and young people learn.
Real autonomy.
You'll lead projects your way, from the first client brief to handover.
Varied work.
Projects range from £20k to £4m and include classroom refurbishments, new-build classroom blocks, extensions, estate improvements, roof replacements and boiler replacements.
A team to build.
You'll line manage, mentor and develop a team of Building Surveyors and set the tone for a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Flexibility.
You'll split your time between the office and home, with site visits across the region.
A close-knit business.
It's a small professional team, so you won't get lost in a big corporate structure.
What you'll be doingLeading projects through feasibility, option appraisals, design, specification, procurement and contract administration.
Acting as Contract Administrator on JCT contracts, including valuations, certificates and variations.
Being the main contact for education clients and building long-term relationships that bring repeat work.
Allocating resources across the team, running weekly allocation and team meetings, and keeping technical standards high.
Managing project budgets, fee recovery and fee targets.
Advising on Building Regulations, Planning and CDM compliance.
Supporting business development through bids, networking and representing the company at industry events.
What you'll bringA degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MCIAT or equivalent).
At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in building surveying consultancy.
A track record of delivering projects on your own from inception to completion, including design, specification writing and JCT contract administration.
Experience managing and developing people.
Strong technical knowledge of construction, building pathology and refurbishment.
Confidence with clients and good commercial awareness.
A full UK driving licence.
It would be great if you also hadExperience in the education sector.
Knowledge of education funding streams such as CIF bids and SCA programmes.
An understanding of asbestos (ACM) risks in schools.
Experience of winning work and contributing to business development.