Heritage Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37.5-hour working week

Opportunity to work on nationally significant heritage sites

Supportive, design-led environment

Job summary

A leading heritage consultancy in the UK is seeking a professional to manage conservation projects on historic and listed buildings. You will be responsible for conducting surveys, leading projects from inspection to completion, and ensuring compliance with heritage regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in heritage conservation and a strong knowledge of traditional materials and construction methods. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on nationally significant heritage sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in heritage and conservation.
• Proven track record delivering conservation projects.
• Strong knowledge of historic construction and traditional materials.
• Confident managing surveys, reports, and contract administration.
• 5+ years’ experience in heritage and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out condition surveys and fabric inspections.
• Lead projects from initial inspection to completion.
• Manage conservation repair and maintenance works.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients.
• Advise on traditional materials and repair techniques.

Skills

Historic construction knowledge

Managing surveys

Contract administration

Traditional materials knowledge

5+ years heritage

Education

MRICS or MCIOB preferred

Job description

💰 Competitive salary (DOE) | 🏠 37.5-hour week | 🏗 Nationally significant heritage projects

Join a forward-thinking consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-quality heritage and conservation projects.

Your Role

• Carry out condition surveys and fabric inspections on historic and listed buildings
• Lead projects from initial inspection through to completion, acting as contract administrator
• Manage conservation repair and maintenance works, ensuring heritage and statutory compliance
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and clients to deliver best practice solutions
• Advise on traditional materials and repair techniques

What You’ll Need

• MRICS or MCIOB preferred
• Strong knowledge of historic construction and traditional materials
• Proven track record delivering conservation projects from inspection to completion
• Confident managing surveys, reports, and contract administration
• 5+ years’ experience in heritage and conservation

What’s in It for You

• 💷 Competitive salary (DOE)
• ⏰ 37.5-hour working week
• 🏛 Opportunity to work on nationally significant heritage sites
• 🤝 Supportive, design-led environment with genuine career progression