Heritage Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative property recruitment specialist in Banbury is seeking a Heritage Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role involves undertaking condition surveys of historic buildings and managing conservation projects from start to finish. Candidates should have a strong understanding of traditional materials and conservation techniques, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Professional development support

Conservation accreditation opportunities

Opportunity to work on heritage sites

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake condition surveys and fabric inspections of historic buildings.
• Lead projects from initial inspection to completion, acting as contract administrator.
• Manage conservation repair works, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients.
• Advise on traditional materials and repair techniques.

Skills

Understanding of historic construction

Condition surveys and fabric inspections

Experience in conservation projects

Knowledge of traditional materials

Education

MRICS or MCIOB

Job description

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.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

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