Building Surveyor

Zodiac Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Bicester is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a full-time, hybrid role. The candidate will manage a range of projects from large PFI sites to local authority buildings. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, project management, and client interactions. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000, with benefits including a company car and pension. Ideal for candidates within commuting distance of Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

Benefits

Company car

Fuel allowance

Pension

Good holiday entitlement

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building surveying, preferably with relevant post-graduate experience.
• Experience in fire risk assessment is a bonus.
• Comfortable working independently and managing contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to budget and programme.
• Preparing designs, costings, and specifications.
• Organising tender documents and advising on contractor appointments.
• Assessing building condition and recommending repair or maintenance solutions.
• Advising on legislation, building regulations, and health and safety.
• Overseeing maintenance and carrying out feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Defect analysis

Client contact

Building regulations knowledge

Feasibility studies

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or similar

RICS qualification or working towards it

Job description

Building Surveyor – Bicester (Hybrid)

Full-time, permanent

This role is with a long-established consultancy in Bicester looking to add an experienced Building Surveyor to the team. It’s a mix of project work and traditional surveying, covering everything from large PFI sites to local authority buildings, social housing and listed properties.

Salary is £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience, plus a company car and fuel allowance, pension, expenses, good holiday entitlement and free parking. The office is based at 5 Landscape Close, Bicester, with some flexibility for remote work when writing reports.

You’ll be carrying out building surveys, defect analysis, specifications, feasibility work and project management. The role includes regular client contact, chairing meetings and managing contractor relationships. You should be comfortable working on site independently and occasionally travelling overnight when needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects to budget and programme
• Preparing designs, costings and specifications
• Organising tender documents and advising on contractor appointments
• Assessing building condition and recommending repair or maintenance solutions
• Advising on legislation, building regulations and health and safety
• Overseeing maintenance and carrying out feasibility studies

RICS qualification (or working towards it) is preferred, along with a degree in building surveying or similar and relevant post‑graduate experience. Fire risk assessment knowledge is a bonus.

Hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm with some out‑of‑hours client meetings. Annual leave starts at 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25.

Candidates should be within a commutable distance of Oxfordshire, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Gloucester, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire or Bedfordshire.

If you’re an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor looking for a role where you can make an impact – both on projects and in growing a business – get in touch with specialist Building Surveyor recruiter Finn Luckie! Feel free to call me on 01792940003, or send me an email at [e-mail]

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