Heritage Building Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Professional development support

Access to conservation accreditation

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited is recruiting a Heritage Building Surveyor for a role in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The position focuses on condition surveys, fabric inspections, and leading conservation projects across historic and listed buildings.

You will coordinate with architects, engineers and clients to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of historic construction, experience delivering conservation projects, and may hold MRICS or MCIOB; 5+ years in

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

Heritage surveying

Condition surveys

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Historic construction knowledge

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.