Strutt & Parker - Building Surveyor

Strutt & Parker; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy in Oxford seeks a Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role involves advising clients on residential properties' maintenance and enhancements. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should be MRICS or MCIOB qualified with 3-5 years of experience and strong technical skills. The firm offers a supportive culture with various benefits, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

27 days annual leave

Gym discounts

Pension plan

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in residential building surveying.
• Proven experience in contract administration and project management.
• Knowledge of heritage and listed property.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence surveys for clients.
• Deliver various professional services related to building maintenance.
• Prepare specifications and manage refurbishment projects.

Skills

Technical expertise in building pathology

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Organised and proactive

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS or MCIOB qualified

RIBA membership/qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the role

Our dynamic and enthusiastic Residential Building Consultancy team are looking for a client‑focused building surveyor to join the Oxford office. As a key office within Strutt & Parker, we offer a multidisciplinary team and plenty of opportunities for career progression.

You will play an integral role in advising private clients, estates and investors on repair, maintenance and enhancement of residential properties, working with both prime and historic homes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical due diligence surveys to assist clients in pre‑acquisition reporting, defect analysis and condition assessments across a range of residential assets.
• Deliver professional services including reinstatement cost assessments, planned cyclical maintenance, neighbourly matters and party wall advice.
• Prepare detailed specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Manage refurbishment, restoration and conversion projects including contract administration from inception through to completion.
• Provide clear, strategic advice aligned with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure and advise on compliance with statutory legislation including planning, building regulations and health & safety standards.
• Support senior colleagues in developing client relationships, contributing to cross‑service collaboration, and identifying business development opportunities.
• Produce high‑quality, client‑ready reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• MRICS or MCIOB qualified – preferably building surveying pathway with 3‑5 years PQE.
• Preferably proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
• RIBA membership/qualification is an advantage.
• Proven experience within the residential sector; knowledge of heritage and listed property is advantageous.
• Strong technical expertise in building pathology, construction methodology, statutory compliance and retrofit standards.
• Proven track record in contract administration and project management of residential schemes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to balance technical rigor with client priorities.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated team leadership potential, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities.
• Possess a composed manner to work under pressure.
• Good time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and achieve deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients.

Company Culture & Inclusion

• Stutt & Parker and the wider BNP Paribas is passionate about building an inclusive culture where everybody feels they belong and can thrive.
• 6X employee networks – MixCity (gender equality), Ability Network (disability issues), Early Careers Network, Pride, Multicultural, Parents & Carers.
• 86% of employees feel the company is an inclusive place to work and supports diversity (gender, age, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation and identity).
• 80% of employees feel they are treated with respect.

Benefits

• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (with option to purchase up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteers opportunities, cycle‑to‑work scheme, eye‑care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, golf card, and social events.
• Financial: Pension, company‑car allowance, life assurance at 8 × basic salary, group income protection, interest‑free season ticket loan, bonus scheme (eligible to participate), share incentive plan, and financial & mortgage advice.