Senior Building Surveyor

Overview

Salary ranging from £50k - £75k+ with full bonus & benefits package

A forward-thinking, award-winning construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Oxford team. This is an opportunity to step into a visible and impactful role within a business recognised for its commitment to sustainability, innovation and long-term investment in its people. The role offers exposure to a broad range of sectors, avoiding pigeonholing, and the chance to contribute to projects that deliver positive outcomes for clients, communities and the built environment.

The Opportunity:

Based in Oxford, you will join a collaborative and close-knit team of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, supported by the wider resources and expertise of a national consultancy.

Working closely with a Building Surveying Partner, you will lead projects, help strengthen the local offering and play a key role in the continued growth of the Oxford office. This position suits a Senior Building Surveyor seeking genuine career progression, autonomy and purpose within a culture that values curiosity, authenticity and meaningful impact.

The role will involve leading detailed site inspections, identifying defects and advising on appropriate remedial solutions.

You will prepare and present high-quality technical reports with clear and well-reasoned recommendations, while leading and delivering projects across a diverse portfolio.

Sector exposure include:

commercial, residential, education, healthcare, heritage and leisure sectors.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work closely with clients, contractors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with building regulations, statutory requirements and health and safety legislation. Throughout project delivery, you will maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest professional standards.

You will be MRICS qualified or working towards Chartership and will have solid experience within a construction consultancy environment.

You will be confident in client-facing delivery, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple projects ong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication are essential, alongside a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.

Experience using industry-standard surveying tools and software is expected, and an interest or background in sustainability and building performance would be advantageous.

• Hybrid working with flexible office hours and a competitive salary reflective of experience
• Tailored training and structured career development
• 38 days’ annual leave including public holidays, plus your birthday off
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Life cover at three times salary
• Access to a virtual GP and wellbeing support
• In-house wellbeing services
• Volunteering days and charity initiatives
• Active involvement in professional bodies
• Regular social and sporting events

This is a rare opportunity to join a consultancy where people, purpose and progression genuinely sit at the heart of the business.

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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