Building Surveyor

A client of mine, a leading Building Consultancy who are not only a specialist within their space, but also at the forefront of Property and Construction Advisory across the industry, are keen to speak with a talented Building Surveyor, with a view to join their Oxford office. Offering the successful Building Surveyor the opportunity to work within a director-led team, with exposure to a wide variety of exciting projects and a clear pathway for progression.

With over 30 years of expertise, this is one of the UK's most established Building Consultancies, providing the highest quality technical and strategic advice on construction and property-related matters. They are widely recognised for their work across project management, contract administration, design, dilapidations, party wall, pre-acquisition surveys, and dispute resolution.

Their portfolio covers a range of sectors including commercial office, industrial, leisure, hospitality, retail, education, and research & development. All projects are overseen by a nominated director, ensuring both quality for clients and excellent training and development for their surveyors.

The successful Building Surveyor will be involved in a variety of professional and project work, managing instructions independently and collaborating closely with senior colleagues on larger-scale schemes.

You will:

• Independently manage projects typically ranging from £50k to £750k

• Provide Building Surveying and Project Management support for larger projects above this value

• Liaise with project teams, both internally and externally with multidisciplinary consultants

• Prepare and submit statutory applications

• Write client reports, attend meetings, and chair where appropriate

• Undertake building inspections, dilapidations, negotiations, and Party Wall matters

• Develop existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities within the current client base

Qualifications:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related field

• MRICS (or working towards)

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Solid technical Building Surveying background

• Client-facing confidence with strong communication skills

• Ability to manage projects independently

• Commercial awareness and motivation to progress

• £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Tax-free additional month's salary up to £3600 (higher earners receive additional support)

• Death in service cover

• Income protection

• Private health (including dental & optical)

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Perkbox membership

• Professional qualifications & membership support

• Mentoring scheme / internal learning & development programme

• Employee Ownership Trust - 100% employee-owned with share options offered to all staff every two years

If you're a Building Surveyor seeking an exciting role in Oxford with a clear route for progression, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.