Coleg Gwent
Senior Development Surveyor
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Coleg Gwent Seeks Senior Development Surveyor
Coleg Gwent is one of the largest further education colleges in Wales, serving thousands of learners across multiple campuses. The College is committed to providing outstanding learning environments that support educational excellence, skills development and community engagement. As part of its long-term Estates Strategy, the College is undertaking an ambitious programme of estate renewal and investment, including major campus developments, modernisation projects and estate improvements designed to create inspiring, sustainable and industry-leading learning environments.
Role Overview
Coleg Gwent is seeking to recruit a Senior Development Surveyor to play a leading role in the development and transformation of its estate portfolio. This includes the delivery of a major new campus for the City of Newport, transformative investment at Crosskeys, and continued capital development across the wider estate portfolio.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Associate Director (Estate Development), the Senior Development Surveyor will lead projects from concept through to completion, providing operational leadership across:
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- Feasibility
- Masterplanning
- Design Development
- Procurement
- Construction Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
Personally focusing on the Crosskeys redevelopment, you will work alongside consultants, contractors, local authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered successfully, safely and sustainably, whilst achieving excellent value for money.
Requirements
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in the delivery of capital projects, ideally gained through the development of design-led academic, civic, workplace or other complex public buildings. Most importantly, you will combine:
- Strong design skills
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities
- Motivation to contribute to a programme that will leave a legacy across South East Wales
Benefits
This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of education infrastructure in the region. You will play a pivotal role in delivering a series of transformational projects and landmark buildings that will enhance the experience of learners, staff and local communities for generations to come. Alongside the opportunity to work on one of the most significant education capital programmes in Wales, Coleg Gwent offers:
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- Generous annual leave
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing support
- Access to ongoing professional development
Application Information
You can view the candidate brochure here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/278881173/
For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact our retained search advisors Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgglobal.com) at MRG.
Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and should be sent to both Nick and Ben.
Closing date for applications is 18 October 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2 November 2026.
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