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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 out
- A 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.
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What you'll be doing
- Leading 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 bring
- A 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.
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It would be great if you also had
- Experience 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.
Desired Skills and Experience
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Experience level: Mid-Senior level
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Employment type: Full-time
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Workplace type: Hybrid
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Building Surveying
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Contract Administration
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JCT Contracts
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Project Management
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Specification Writing
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Building Regulations
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CDM Regulations
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Team Leadership
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Client Relationship Management
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Education Sector
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