Cluster Surveying Partner - London North

Join REAch2 Academy Trust as a Cluster Surveying Partner. REAch2 Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated Cluster Surveying Partner to join our dynamic Estates Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our schools, contribute to the development and maintenance of our estate, and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. The role is a mixture of working from home and visits to schools, typically you will be travelling into a school 3-4 days per week (variable).

This is a hands-on role covering condition and compliance surveys, maintenance planning and the delivery of minor refurbishment works, working closely with school leaders and the central Estates team to ensure school buildings are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose. This role would suit a Building Surveyor, Estates Manager or refurbishment professional who enjoys autonomy, variety and working directly with end users. Experience in education is helpful but not essential; experience in building, estates, compliance or refurbishment projects is desired.

We welcome applications from newly qualified surveyors and estates professionals, with CPD and ongoing support provided to help you grow and build confidence in the role. Developmental opportunities may be available, and we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role and how it could align with your aspirations.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Condition, maintenance and compliance surveying across a cluster of academies
• Producing cost estimates and short/medium/long-term maintenance plans
• Managing and delivering minor capital and maintenance projects
• Design, specification, tendering and contract administration
• Managing contractors and consultants
• Ensuring projects meet statutory, budget and time requirements
• Providing professional estates advice to Headteachers and site teams
• Supporting inspections, audits and Trust transformation projects
• Liaising with local authorities, regulators and external bodies

The successful candidate will be:

• Educated to HNC/D level or hold appropriate professional qualifications.
• Highly motivated with the ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Have extensive, proven and demonstrable experience in the assessment of maintenance requirements, along with the production of associated cost estimates, technical detailing, tendering, contract administration and project management.
• Proficient in using the JCT Standard Forms of Contract.
• Have practical knowledge, experience and understanding of school building projects.

Additional skills:

• A full driving licence and access to a car is essential to the post.
• Possess good interpersonal and presentational skills.
• Will be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with headteachers and academy staff through regular, timely and effective communication.
• Well organised, efficient and able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
• The ability to use AutoCAD would be a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience of ME projects would be an advantage but is not essential.

If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Jon Collinson, Head of Estates and Facilities, using: jon.collinson@reach2.org

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.