Senior Building Surveyor

Brandon James; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to work across various sectors, focusing on project delivery and client relationships. Candidates should be MRICS qualified or working towards chartership. The position offers hybrid working, 38 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and life cover, making it an excellent opportunity for career progression within a values-led organization.

Benefits

£50,000 - £65,000

38 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Life cover at three times salary

Access to virtual GP and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a construction consultancy environment.
• Commercially astute with a balanced, value driven approach.
• In depth knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Leading detailed site inspections and advising on remedial solutions.
• Preparing high quality reports with clear recommendations.
• Delivering and leading projects across multiple sectors.

Skills

Client facing capability

Project delivery

Written communication

Verbal communication

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

One of the UK's leading construction consultancies are currently seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Senior Building Surveyor to join their growing Oxford office, working as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team.

My client are expanding their Building Surveying offering due to continued success and a strong pipeline of work across a wide variety of sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor looking for career progression, increased visibility and the chance to make a genuine impact within a values led consultancy.

The Senior Building Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Building Surveyor will work across a diverse range of projects, ensuring you are not pigeonholed into one sector. Schemes span commercial, residential, education, healthcare, heritage and both public and private sector developments.

You will work closely with the Building Surveying Partner, alongside Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, leading projects, managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the Oxford office. This role combines hands on technical delivery with leadership, client advisory and mentoring responsibilities.

Duties of the Senior Building Surveyor to include:

• Leading detailed site inspections, identifying defects and advising on remedial solutions
• Preparing high quality reports with clear, robust recommendations
• Delivering and leading projects across multiple sectors including residential, healthcare, education and heritage
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, statutory requirements and health and safety legislation

The Person?

• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership
• Proven experience within a construction consultancy environment
• Strong client facing and project delivery capability
• In depth knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Commercially astute with a balanced, value driven approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In Return………?

• £50,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 38 days annual leave including public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Life cover at three times salary
• Access to virtual GP and wellbeing services

If you believe you are capable of performing this impactful and progressive Senior Building Surveyor role to a high standard, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James for further information