Capital Projects Lead

Capital Projects Lead 

LPT Grade 10 - £50,300 - £54,604 per annum 

36 hours per week, all year round 

Join a Growing Trust Driving Excellence in Education 

Learning Partners Academy Trust is a thriving and expanding Multi Academy Trust (MAT), built on collaboration and strong partnerships. Our family of schools, based in and around Guildford, work closely together to share expertise, support one another, and achieve the very best outcomes for every child. 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Capital Projects Lead to take a central role in shaping and delivering our Trust-wide Estates Development Strategy. 

As a key member of our Central Team, you will lead the planning and delivery of major capital projects across our 16 schools. Your work will combine educational vision with sustainability, compliance, and strategic asset management—ensuring that every school has the facilities it needs to support excellence for all learners. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled estates professional with a passion for strategic planning, capital project delivery, and making a lasting impact in education. 

The Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Have a degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, or substantial relevant managerial experience leading capital and estates projects, ideally in education or the public sector 
• Understand SCA funding, budget management, and procurement regulations 
• Be confident managing multiple stakeholders and external contractors 
• Have strong knowledge of health & safety statutory compliance, including public sector procurement frameworks and building regulations 
• Be financially astute with strong commercial judgement in complex settings 
• Think strategically, work independently, and communicate clearly at all levels 

Employee Benefits 

We can offer you: 

• Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities 
• Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day 
• Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary 
• Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms, and cycle to work scheme 

How to Apply 

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.  

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Anne Benson, Head of Operations, on: abenson@learningpartners.org 

Closing date: Thursday 23rd October 2025 – 12pm  

Interview date: TBC 

Important Information  

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received.  It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.   
• Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.