Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Building Surveyor Job – Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy.

Location:

Oxford (Outskirts) – With live sites across the Cotswolds. Salary: £45,000 – £58,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package. Type:
Full-Time, Permanent. Reference: SBS/OX/26

Senior Building Surveyor, Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds. Are you an experienced Building Surveyor seeking a high-impact role within a dynamic Multidisciplinary Consultancy? Stafford Lawrence is partnering with a prestigious firm (offering PM, QS, and BS services) on the outskirts of Oxford to recruit a Senior Building Surveyor to join their established team.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work across a sophisticated and diverse project portfolio. You will manage high-value schemes ranging from the rapidly growing Life Sciences and Commercial sectors to High-Quality Residential projects and prestigious private estates across the Cotswolds.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of Building Surveying experience within a professional consultancy environment.
• Status:
  Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) is highly preferred.
• Technical Breadth:
  Strong expertise across both project and professional services, specifically:
  • Level 3 Building Surveys & Detailed Condition Reports.
  • Project Management and dedicated Private Client Representation.
  • Technical Due Diligence (TDD) & Acquisition advice.
  • Contract Administration & Specification writing.
  • Dilapidations (Landlord & Tenant) & Defect Diagnosis.
  • Experience in Party Wall matters is highly desirable.
• Sector Knowledge:
  Proven experience in Commercial and Residential projects. Specific exposure to High-Quality Residential projects, R&D facilities, or Life Sciences is a significant advantage.
• Leadership:
  Ability to manage prestigious client relationships independently and mentor junior surveyors or APC candidates.
• Driving: A valid, clean UK driving licence is essential for site visits across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

• Multidisciplinary Excellence:
  Collaborating closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, your duties will include:
  • Project Leadership:
    Managing complex schemes from inception to completion, with a focus on Private High-Quality Residential sectors and Oxford’s Life Sciences/Commercial hubs.
  • Professional Services:
    Executing Level 3 Building Surveys, building pathology, PPM surveys, and providing expert advice on Party Wall matters and dilapidations.
  • Client Management:
    Acting as the key point of contact for high-net-worth private clients and corporate developers.
  • Technical Delivery:
    Writing precise specifications and managing refurbishment and fit-out contracts.

• Basic Salary: £45,000 – £58,000 (Negotiable DOE).
• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid Model (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home) and Flexitime.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Benefits.
• Financial & Travel:
  Excellent Pension, Travel Expenses, and use of a company car.
• Professional Support:
  Paid RICS fees and full CPD support.