Associate Director

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Lead Building Surveyor to join the in-house team of a prestigious listed estate in Oxford.

The estate comprises a diverse and high-quality portfolio, supporting tenants across leisure, manufacturing, food & beverage, and advanced engineering. This is a client-side leadership role offering genuine ownership, variety and the chance to play a key part in the stewardship and evolution of a historic yet commercially dynamic estate.

All assets are within walking distance of the office, creating a highly collaborative, hands‑on working environment. The role is primarily office‑based with the flexibility for occasional home working.

• Acting as the lead Building Surveyor across the estate
• Interfacing directly with tenants and building strong working relationships
• Managing and overseeing Licences to Alter
• Diagnosing defects and advising on building pathology
• Preparing specifications and scopes of work
• Managing tender processes and contractor appointments
• Overseeing projects from inception through to completion
• Supporting the long‑term asset management strategy of a listed estate

• Proven experience in a Building Surveying role (client‑side or consultancy)
• Strong technical knowledge including defect diagnosis and specification writing
• Experience managing projects and administering contracts
• Confident dealing directly with tenants and stakeholders
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions‑led mindset
• Collaborative, approachable and comfortable working within a close‑knit team
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership preferred

• Client‑side leadership role within a unique Oxford estate
• Strong, supportive, fun and high‑performing team culture
• Beautiful office setting with all assets nearby
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Office‑based role with occasional flexibility for home working

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical building surveying expertise with estate stewardship in one of Oxford’s most distinctive property environments.

If you would like to discuss the role in confidence, please get in touch.

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