Project Building Surveyor

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time
Project Building Surveyor (Campus Development - Estates)


Beach Baker is delighted to be exclusively partnering with the University of Reading to recruit a Projects Building Surveyor for the Campus Development Department, within the Estates Directorate.

The University


The University of Reading, with over 150 years of history and a student body of approximately 23,000, is a leader in UK higher education.

It is renowned for its expertise in areas such as climate science, business, agriculture, and food science.

The university features four major campuses:

London Road and Whiteknights in Reading, Greenlands on the banks of the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, and a campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.

The Position


The role involves managing and delivering a variety of complex repair and refurbishment projects, from inception to handover both from reactive maintenance requests and a planned programme of replacements and building fabric improvements from the Forward Maintenance Plan.

This position requires close collaboration campuswide, delivering the Estates Strategy within a multi stakeholder environment. The Campus Development team, based at the award-winning Whiteknights Campus, operates within 130 hectares of beautiful parkland and lakes.

What's In It for You

Work on a diverse range of buildings, from Grade II listed to modern structures.


Join an established Campus Development team within Estates, comprising a Campus Development Director, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and support staff, providing a strong network of property professionals.

An excellent time to join the department as it begins delivering the new capital and estates strategy.

Contribute to a team that is community and culture-focused, making a genuine impact on the student population.

Enjoy an autonomous role with responsibility for managing your own workload.

Experience an excellent work/life balance.

The Candidate


The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years' experience in building surveying, managing small to medium-sized property projects.

A relevant professional membership such as MRICS/MCIOB (or equivalent) is required.

Salary & Employee Benefits

Basic salary:
£45,585 to £56,585.

Generous annual leave plus additional university closure days.

14.5% employer pension contribution.

Professional membership fees paid.

Employee assistance programme.

Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at reduced staff rates.

Discounted car parking.

Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality by Matthew Clackson. Please call our office at or send your CV (no need to worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to For more property job opportunities, visit our website at


All third party and direct applications and un-solicited candidate introductions via other recruitment agencies will be forwarded to Beach Baker for review.



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