Building surveyor

Cluttons is a multi-faceted property consultancy. We have specialists in agency, rating, valuations, compulsory purchase, investor services, planning, lease advisory, occupier services, property management and of course our very own project and building consultancy.

Cluttons are an SME organisation with offices in London, Oxford, Reading and Manchester. 

Here in Oxford, we like niche markets and making a difference.

The role

The Oxford office continues to grow and we need to expand our Building Surveying team, alongside our engineers and CAD team.

Here you will be assisting with design and managing stakeholders for a range of projects nationally alongside professional building surveying work.

We are committed to implementing sustainable approaches in all that we do.

The best things about working here

• The team culture and support we give each other
• Our diverse backgrounds (currently we represent 12 countries)
• Supporting the development of green energies
• The exploratory and innovative approach we take
• Games afternoons
• Sustainability as a way of life

Responsibilities

You will manage design and construction works in the utility sector supporting solar farms, battery storage sites and electricity distribution infrastructure. Construction knowledge of civils and buildings is preferred, working with stakeholders for project design and delivery.

We are active in our specialist fields of flood defence for large commercial sites and conservation of heritage property in the Oxford educational sector. We might be looking at mitigating flood risk for a retail showroom, or surveying C17 stonework and specifying sensitive repairs. 

Surveyors provide traditional building surveying services in commercial, educational and industrial sectors, including dilapidations, party wall, due diligence surveys, building pathology, condition surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, construction monitoring, principal designer role and project management of construction or fit out projects.

So, a day can be as diverse as carrying out surveys to produce planned preventative maintenance schedules for an Oxford College, through to visiting a site to check that reinforcement is placed correctly for a flood defence scheme to a factory.

For the utilities work, you will be co-ordinating a team of engineers, CAD designers and external consultants to complete the design of projects such as a 50MW battery storage site or to support a solar farm. You will gain knowledge and understanding for these important sites, helping to fight climate change and enhancing energy security.

Requirements

• You will have a relevant construction related or building surveying degree
• You will preferably hold a relevant professional qualification (MRICS or similar)
• Full UK driving licence
• An understanding of construction processes and technology
• An understanding of the process of dilapidations
• An understanding of party wall matters
• An understanding of statutory requirements (Planning and building regulations)
• Experience of undertaking building surveys for due diligence
• Understanding of contracts, contract administration and cost control
• Good project management abilities
• Experience of working on building projects
• Client facing experience to meet with clients and contractors
• Proficient in using Microsoft Packages and an understanding of AutoCAD
• Able to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines

Join us and help to make a difference…….

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Recruitment agencies

Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.