Assistant Building Surveyor

Carriera Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Oxford seeks an Assistant Building Surveyor to support various sectors throughout the property lifecycle. The role includes project delivery, client interactions, and requires an RICS-accredited degree. Opportunities for career progression and full chartership support are provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

3 paid volunteering days

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Flexible/hybrid working options

Performance-related bonus

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 classification in a RICS-accredited degree.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering projects and professional building surveying services.
• Conduct building surveys and site inspections, and support in preparation of specifications.
• Represent the business in professional settings including client meetings.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

RICS-accredited degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

NBS

Job description

Assistant Building Surveyor

Oxford

Up to £33,000 p/a

Full-time | Hybrid/Flexible Working Available

Your Opportunity

Due to continued business growth, a fantastic opportunity has opened up for a motivated Assistant Building Surveyor to join a well-established consultancy team based in Oxford.

This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of sectors including education, commercial, and industrial, supporting clients at every stage of the property lifecycle-from acquisition to disposal.

You'll be part of a highly collaborative team that values progression and supports career development, including full APC support toward chartership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering projects, commissions, and professional building surveying services
• Undertake building surveys, site inspections, and attend project meetings
• Help prepare design specifications, schedules of work, and maintenance programmes
• Support in producing schedules of dilapidations and negotiating settlements
• Assist with contract administration and supervision of works on site
• Contribute to defect analysis and reporting
• Maintain effective communication across all stages of project delivery
• Represent the business in a professional manner, attending client meetings and networking events

What We're Looking For:

• A RICS-accredited degree (minimum 2:1 classification)
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and NBS
• Organised, proactive and team-oriented approach
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
• A genuine passion for progressing a career in building surveying
• Commitment to working towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor

Additional Requirements:

This role may require Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Offers of employment could be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. This will be discussed during the interview process. Please do not reference any current or previous clearance levels in your CV or application.

What's in It for You:

• Salary up to £33,000 per year
• 25 days annual leave (plus options to buy, sell, or carry over)
• 3 paid volunteering days annually
• Mental health support
• Private medical insurance and discounted gym membership
• Income protection, life assurance, and pension scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Performance-related bonus and car allowance (dependent on role and progression)
• Clear career development pathway with full APC support

Apply Now:

Work for a well-established consultancy that puts you first in taking your career to where you want it to go. Work on meaningful projects and get the support you need to become chartered.

Contact [e-mail] and/or call 07531 490986