Senior Associate Building Surveyor
Building Surveying – Witney, Oxfordshire
About the Role…
A Senior Associate Building Surveyor is being sought to join a Building Surveying team based in Oxfordshire. This position involves leading and delivering a wide range of professional and project-based building surveying services for clients across the private and commercial sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex commissions, supporting junior team members, driving business development, and contributing to the strategic growth of the building surveying discipline.
Working Environment…
The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive working culture that encourages teamwork, professional development, and a positive work–life balance. There is a strong emphasis on working together to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions within the built environment.
What Candidates Can Expect…
1. Opportunities for flexible and remote working
2. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with long-service recognition and a festive shutdown
3. Personal and professional development, including in-house coaching and mentoring
4. Competitive salary with regular review and benchmarking
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Health cash plan
7. Professional membership support
8. Family-friendly policies
9. Team-building events and fully funded seasonal social activities
10. Cycle to Work scheme
11. On-site parking (where applicable)
12. Season ticket loan (if applicable)
13. Death in service benefit
14. Early finish incentives when targets are met
15. Up to 2 days’ volunteering leave
16. Health and mental wellbeing programmes
17. Employee referral scheme
18. Employee working groups
Key Responsibilities…
The Senior Associate Building Surveyor will:
19. Act as Lead Consultant to deliver a range of projects, initially focused on Building Surveying, with opportunities to expand into broader project areas
20. Work independently with support from senior colleagues and junior team members as required
21. Prepare project specifications and tender documentation
22. Assist with building regulation and planning applications, liaising with authorities when necessary
23. Manage workload, project deadlines, and client programmes
24. Oversee the design and drawing preparation process
25. Assess contractor tenders and provide recommendations to clients
26. Chair and minute project meetings
27. Administer construction contracts
28. Manage project expenditure to ensure delivery on time and within budget
29. Negotiate and settle final accounts with contractors
30. Ensure all documentation is accurate and of the highest quality
Essential Skills, Experience, and Attributes…
31. Degree in Building Surveying
32. Chartered status or willingness to work towards RICS chartership