Heritage Building Surveyor - Building Surveying Job in Banbury, Oxfordshire - £DOE

Heritage focus, conservation projects, strong career development opportunities

Job Summary

Heritage Building Surveyor Job Banbury offers an opportunity to join a Building Surveying practice specialising in conservation and heritage projects across Oxfordshire and beyond. This role focuses on the inspection, repair and management of historic and listed buildings, delivering projects from initial survey through to completion.

Based in Banbury, the position involves working on a diverse portfolio including nationally significant heritage assets. You will apply technical expertise in traditional materials and conservation techniques while managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

This Heritage Building Surveyor Job Banbury provides strong career progression, exposure to complex heritage schemes and the opportunity to develop specialist conservation skills within the Building Surveying sector.

About the Company

This forward-thinking practice delivers high-quality Building Surveying and conservation services across a range of heritage and refurbishment projects. The organisation combines technical expertise with a thoughtful and sustainable approach to building design and repair. Projects vary in scale and complexity, often involving listed buildings and sensitive historic environments.

The team operates within a collaborative structure, working closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to deliver carefully considered outcomes. As part of the wider recruitment process, Hunter Dunning supports confidential discussions regarding this opportunity and long-term career development within the property sector.

Role & Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed condition surveys and fabric inspections of historic and listed buildings across varied project types
• Lead projects from initial inspection through to completion, acting as contract administrator throughout delivery stages
• Manage conservation repair and maintenance works ensuring compliance with heritage and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and conservation specialists to deliver technically accurate project outcomes
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules of work aligned with conservation best practice
• Advise clients on appropriate repair techniques and the use of traditional materials for historic buildings
• Monitor project progress on site ensuring quality, compliance and adherence to programme requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years experience working within heritage and conservation focused Building Surveying roles
• Strong understanding of historic construction methods, traditional materials and conservation principles
• Experience undertaking condition surveys and fabric inspections across listed and heritage buildings
• Proven ability to manage projects from inspection through to completion including contract administration duties
• MRICS or MCIOB qualified is desirable, or working towards professional accreditation
• Strong report writing and technical documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills when working with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary offered depending on experience and level, structured to reflect expertise
• 37.5 hour working week supporting a balanced and productive working environment
• Professional development support including conservation accreditation and continued training opportunities
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant heritage and conservation projects across the UK
• Collaborative team environment promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Building Surveyor with a strong interest in heritage and conservation projects who is looking to specialise further within this niche sector. It suits candidates who enjoy working with historic buildings, applying technical knowledge of traditional materials and delivering sensitive repair solutions.

Individuals seeking project ownership and responsibility from survey through to completion will benefit from this opportunity. The position also suits those aiming to achieve or progress professional accreditation while working on meaningful and complex heritage assets. If you are motivated by preserving historic buildings while advancing your career, this role offers a strong platform within Building Surveying.

 

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time.

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