Director of Building Surveying in Oxford

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a Director-level Building Surveyor to join their Oxford team. This role involves overseeing complex projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have MRICS qualification and substantial experience in commercial Building Surveying. This esteemed organization offers a collaborative environment, clear career progression, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience within commercial Building Surveying.
• Proven track record of generating repeat business.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee building surveying instructions.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Drive new business through networking.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical due diligence

Project management

Building pathology

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

MRICS Qualified

Job description

About the Role

We’re working with a leading real estate consultancy to appoint a Director-level Building Surveyor to join their Oxford Building & Project Consultancy team.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Building Surveyor to step into a senior leadership role within a thriving, multi-disciplinary practice. You’ll take charge of major client relationships, lead on complex projects, and play an active role in shaping the continued success and direction of the Oxford team.

Why Join Them

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s most respected consultancies, known for its quality of work, people-first culture, and reputation for excellence. This role offers the autonomy, platform, and profile to make a genuine impact.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• A trusted brand with high-quality clients across commercial, life sciences, education, and mixed-use sectors
• A culture that empowers senior professionals to lead, innovate, and grow their careers
• Access to flagship projects and prestigious client portfolios
• A genuinely collaborative environment with the backing of a wider network
• Clear scope for career progression within a high-performing regional team

The Opportunity

• Take a leading role in delivering and overseeing a broad range of building surveying instructions
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to investors, occupiers, and developers
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to the team’s technical and commercial development
• Lead on professional and project-based work including: Technical due diligence and pre-acquisition surveys, Dilapidations (landlord and tenant), Project management, refurbishment, and contract administration, Building pathology, reinstatement cost assessments, and defect analysis
• Drive new business through your network and by developing long-term client partnerships
• Collaborate with other departments to provide integrated, strategic advice across the property lifecycle

About You

• MRICS Qualified with substantial post-qualification experience within commercial Building Surveying
• Confident leading client relationships and delivering complex technical and project work
• Proven track record of generating repeat business and building trusted partnerships
• Strong technical and commercial acumen with an eye for opportunity and growth
• Excellent communicator with leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset
• Ambitious, credible, and motivated to play a visible role in a market-leading regional team