Principle Build Surveyor

As the Head of Building Surveying, you will take over the leadership of the projects team from a senior member of the Management Team.

Your focus will be on high-volume capital works and compliance-led projects.

• Team Leadership: Manage a dedicated team (Principal, Building, and Junior Surveyors), including mentoring junior staff and leading by example.
• Project Delivery: Take full operational responsibility for capital projects across Worcestershire schools ranging from boiler and window replacements to new-build classroom extensions.
• Technical Execution: Lead the full project lifecycle, including building pathology, design work, and contract administration.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary face for school stakeholders, ensuring all delivery meets the high standards of a very loyal customer base.
• Safeguarding: Ensure all works and team behaviours strictly adhere to safeguarding protocols within the school environment.

You We are looking for a professional who balances technical expertise with exceptional "people skills." You must be comfortable in a non-corporate, professional environment where communication is key.

• Qualifications: MCIOB or MRICS status is essential.
• Experience: Proven background in building pathology and delivering capital works, ideally within the Education or Local Authority sectors.
• Management Style: Supportive and encouraging. You should be a mentor who can help underperforming staff reach their potential without using a "corporate" hammer.
• Communication: Interpersonal skills are critical. You must be able to translate technical issues to non-technical school staff and be willing to go "above and beyond" for the client.
• Background: Candidates from a Council or Consultancy background are preferred; a pure agency background may be considered a risk unless technical delivery and sector fit are clearly proven.

Package & Benefits The company fosters a relaxed, autonomous culture that prioritises community impact over corporate bureaucracy.

• Salary: Competitive (to be discussed based on experience level).
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays (6 weeks total).
• Flexible Working: Truly flexible, output-focused arrangements. Split your time between home-working, design tasks, and site visits.
• Culture: A professional yet non-corporate environment with a strong team identity and monthly in-person collaboration sessions.
• Location: Based in North Worcestershire / Bransford area.

Apply Now! To apply for this Principal role, click Apply Now and send your CV to Curren Sandhu.

Note for applicants: Please be prepared to provide specific examples of technical delivery and project ownership during the screening process. Interviews are taking place now!