Heritage Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Professional development support

Conservation accreditation exposure

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited is seeking a Heritage Building Surveyor in Banbury, Oxfordshire. You will undertake condition surveys, lead projects to completion as contract administrator, and manage conservation repairs with strict adherence to heritage requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of historic construction and traditional materials, with 5+ years in heritage/conservation. MRICS/MCIOB are desirable qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

• MRICS or MCIOB desirable.
• Strong understanding of historic construction and traditional materials.
• Confident undertaking condition surveys and fabric inspections.
• Proven experience delivering conservation projects from inspection to completion.
• 5+ years' experience in heritage and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking condition surveys and fabric inspections of historic and listed buildings.
• Leading projects from initial inspection through to completion, acting as contract administrator.
• Managing conservation repair and maintenance works, ensuring compliance with heritage and statutory requirements.
• Coordinating with architects, conservation specialists, engineers, and clients.
• Advising on the use of traditional materials and appropriate repair techniques.

Skills

MRICS or MCIOB

Historic construction

Traditional materials

Condition surveys

Fabric inspections

Contract administration

Education

MRICS/MCIOB certification

Job description

Heritage Building Surveyor Job in Banbury, Oxfordshire

Heritage Building Surveyor Job in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Join a forward-thinking practice delivering high-quality heritage and conservation projects. Work in a collaborative environment that values your technical expertise and career growth.

A dynamic practice known for its thoughtful design approach and commitment to sustainable, high-quality projects. The team works across a diverse range of projects, combining creativity with technical excellence to deliver buildings that inspire and perform.

Role & Responsibilities

• Undertaking condition surveys and fabric inspections of historic and listed buildings
• Leading projects from initial inspection through to completion, acting as contract administrator
• Managing conservation repair and maintenance works, ensuring compliance with heritage and statutory requirements
• Coordinating with architects, conservation specialists, engineers, and clients
• Advising on the use of traditional materials and appropriate repair techniques.

Required Skills & Experience

• MRICS or MCIOB is desirable
• Strong understanding of historic construction and traditional materials
• Confident undertaking condition surveys and fabric inspections
• Proven experience delivering conservation projects from inspection to completion
• 5 + years' experience in heritage and conservation.

What you get back

• Competitive salary DOE
• 37.5-hour working week
• Professional development support and conservation accreditation opportunities
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant heritage sites.