S2e is a specialist academy premises planning and funding consultancy that supports schools and academies with a wide range of property project management and advisory services. The team combines in-depth knowledge of the education sector with professional construction expertise to secure capital funding, assess and improve building performance, and manage projects from inception to completion. S2e is driven by a passion for enhancing education facilities and creating optimum learning environments that promote pupil achievement.
Role Description
Due to our continued expansion, S2e is seeking a dedicated Asset Condition Surveyor to join our growing team.
This role offers full-time or part-time flexibility and is predominantly working from home, school sites and occasional visits required to our Leicester office. We are looking for candidates based anywhere along the Leicester to North London corridor.
The Asset Condition Surveyor will play a crucial role in assessing, maintaining, and improving school and academy premises. You will be responsible for inspecting building assets, identifying maintenance requirements, evaluating overall building condition, and compiling technical reports that help school leaders make informed capital investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive asset condition surveys and lifecycle assessments across primary, secondary, and academy premises.
- Identify defects, compliance issues, and building maintenance requirements, prioritizing necessary repairs and capital works.
- Produce accurate, high-quality technical reports, condition logs, and asset schedules for school leaders and trust executives.
- Collaborate with internal project managers and consultants to advise on long-term estate planning and asset strategy.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant building regulations, health and safety, and environmental/energy efficiency standards in the education sector.
Qualifications & Key Skills
- Technical Expertise: Strong technical skills in building surveying, asset condition surveying, defect diagnosis, and building performance assessment.
- Relevant Qualification: Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Building Performance, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, CABE) or working towards chartership is an advantage.
- Education Sector Experience: Previous experience carrying out condition surveys within schools, academies, or public sector estates is desirable.
- Reporting Skills: Excellent ability to interpret survey data and produce clear, concise, and structured technical reports for non-technical stakeholders (such as headteachers and school business governors).
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with client teams, school leaders, and external project partners.
- Self-Motivation: Organized, self-disciplined, and able to work independently from home while managing survey schedules and tight deadlines.
- Mobility: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites within the designated region.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our team both professionally and personally. Beyond a supportive working environment and clear opportunities for career growth, here is a snapshot of what we offer:
- Financial Perks: Competitive salary, annual discretionary company bonus, car allowance (subject to role/grade), and mobile phone allowance (subject to role/grade).
- Work-Life & Wellbeing: Flexible full- or part-time working options, paid annual leave, statutory and company sick pay, generous family-related leave, early finish Fridays (subject to role), and monthly breakfasts when visiting the office!
- Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support, paid training opportunities, professional membership fee support, and reimbursement for all approved business travel expenses.
- Socials & Culture: We work hard, but we like to have fun together. Enjoy three funded company events per year—including a Christmas party, a summer social, and our flagship spring stay-over getaway, plus regular team gatherings.
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