Estates Services, Oxford Are you a Building Surveyor with fire remediation expertise looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Estates Services Team at the University of Oxford and help safeguard one of the world’s most iconic and diverse estates. Location: The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NQ Salary: Grade 8: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Us The Estates Services Compliance Team plays a critical role in managing the safety, integrity, and sustainability of over 300 buildings across Oxford’s operational, residential, and graduate accommodation estate. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Building Services, Facilities Management, Sustainability, Space Management and more, we ensure that our built environment remains safe, resilient, and fit for the future What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
2. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role As our Compliance Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, resilience, and regulatory compliance of our property portfolios in the UK. Working across a diverse range of research, teaching, residential, and heritage buildings, you will lead on the delivery of fire safety, asbestos, environmental and health-and-safety–related projects that directly protect staff, students, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional who thrives on solving complex building challenges, working autonomously, and making decisions that influence the safety and long-term condition of an internationally important estate. About You
7. Chartered membership of a relevant construction-related organisation (RICS or CIOB), with extensive experience in project and contractor management
8. Strong knowledge of building regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations (2015)
9. Demonstrable expertise in active and passive fire systems, fire safety legislation, and fire engineering principles
10. Experience delivering complex reactive building fabric repairs in large or modern commercial buildings
11. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritise effectively, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholder
Sponsorship and Right to Work This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.