This is a rare opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to dedicate their career exclusively to the historic environment. Our client is a specialist practice whose project list reads like a roll call of Britain's heritage - castles, cathedrals, churches and Scheduled Ancient Monuments. They are now seeking a professionally curious MRICS surveyor who wants to build a team and progress to a senior leadership position, while working alongside some of the most respected names in building conservation.
The Role
You will split your time between detailed condition surveys and managing conservation repair projects from design through to completion. The work is exclusively within the heritage sector, spanning iconic public landmarks and vernacular listed private homes. The practice holds IRATA rope access accreditation, and full training is available for candidates who wish to add this capability - though there is absolutely no requirement to work at height.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed building condition surveys using advanced techniques, including photogrammetry and scanning
- Produce clear, accurate survey reports combining traditional written assessments with AutoCAD outputs
- Act as lead designer on conservation repair projects, often working directly with church bodies and conservation officers
- Design sensitive repair schemes and manage the Listed Building Consent and planning process end-to-end
- Provide authoritative technical advice on building pathology and conservation philosophy
- As the team grows, take on line management responsibility and shape the direction of your own project team
What You'll Need
Essential
- Full Chartered status (MRICS)
- Demonstrable experience within the built environment; exposure to heritage or conservation is an advantage but genuine interest is equally valued
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and standard Office applications
- Solid grasp of Listed Building Consent, planning legislation and construction processes
- Excellent report writing skills and the confidence to liaise with clients, contractors and statutory bodies
- Full UK driving licence for travel to site visits and client meetings
Desirable
- Familiarity with ArcGIS or comparable data management systems
- Practical experience of photogrammetry and survey scanning techniques
What's On Offer
Salary is £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience, plus a benefits package that includes:
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Additional annual leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Funded IRATA rope access training for interested candidates
If you are a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to specialise permanently in the heritage sector, with a clear path to team leadership, we would welcome your application. Apply today to register your interest.
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