Chartered Building Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail/travel discounts

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to lead FRA and public sector projects in Oxfordshire. The role covers surveys, condition assessments, and defect diagnosis, with responsibility for contract administration and client advisory services.

You will manage FRA remediations, building compliance works, and refurbishment projects across public sector portfolios, building strong Local Authority relationships and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor with strong Local Authority/Public Sector exposure.
• FRA projects knowledge and building compliance experience.
• Contract administration and cost estimation experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building surveys, condition assessments and defect diagnosis.
• Lead FRA remedial and building compliance projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare specifications, tender docs and cost estimates.
• Undertake contract administration and manage project delivery.
• Advise clients on maintenance strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with Local Authority and public sector clients.

Skills

FRA projects

Building pathology

Contract administration

Client liaison

Public sector experience

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor - Local Authority & FRA Projects

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + £450 Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Benefits

Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor with a Local Authority, Social Housing or Public Sector background? Do you have experience delivering Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works, building compliance and refurbishment projects?

We're recruiting for a growing consultancy seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deliver a range of surveying and project management services across public sector property portfolios.

The Role

• Deliver building surveys, condition assessments and defect diagnosis.
• Lead FRA remedial and building compliance projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation and cost estimates.
• Undertake contract administration and manage project delivery.
• Advise clients on maintenance strategies, building regulations and statutory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with Local Authority and public sector clients.

About You

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor.
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or similar.
• Previous experience within Local Authorities, Housing Associations or the Public Sector.
• Strong knowledge of FRA projects, building pathology and contract administration.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £85,000 DOE
• £450 car allowance plus fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme and retail/travel discounts.

If you're looking to join a consultancy where you'll play a key role in delivering building safety and FRA projects across the public sector, we'd love to hear from you