Location: Oxford

Salary: £Competitive

Prerequisites: Appointment based on Security Check security clearance being obtained which Ridge would sponsor. An existing SC clearance would be subject to verification but would be beneficial.

As a Building Surveyor based at our offices in Blenheim Park, your advice will be crucial for the successful design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of a wide property portfolio.

The team actively works in the retail, logistics, office, healthcare, life science, research, education, government, defence, and residential sectors providing the opportunity for plenty of workload variety. Current clients include the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Thames Valley Police, Open University, several Oxford Colleges, University of Oxford, Oxford City Council, Oxford County Council, Oxford gene Technology, Oxford Biomedica, John Lewis Waitrose, Oxfam, Heyford Park and the Lloyds Banking Group.

We have a proven mentoring program aimed at performance growth to support individuals achieve their personal and career ambitions. A strong team structure provides support at all levels with clear routes to progression without limits.

• Carry out building, condition, and measured surveys
• Taking particulars on site, attending meetings, writing up specifications, obtaining estimates, planning maintenance programmes, and administering contracts for maintenance work
• Analyse and report on building defects
• Handling claims and negotiations with loss adjusters leading to the preparation of drawings and specifications for remedial work
• Prepare schedules of dilapidations (land and buildings)
• Prepare Notices, Schedules of Condition and Awards for Party Wall matters
• Maintain and enhance existing relationships with contractors and clients

• Degree qualified RICS or CIOB approved. Other qualifications maybe considered
• Some experience in a similar role
• Experience of using AutoCAD to prepare basic drawings and sketches

As a Building Surveyor at Ridge and Partners you will need to demonstrate the desire, drive, and a real enthusiasm to becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor which will be fully supported by the company (the national Ridge APC support process) and the Oxford Team.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our business – our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:

• Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
• Purposeful and meaningful work
• Continual development and mentoring
• Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
• Happiness and enjoyment
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Acting as one team
• Access to up to date iPad surveying and reporting tool
• Drone pilot training

Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:
• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational
• The opportunity to learn and develop skills as part of a dynamic team within a modern, high quality and wellbeing aligned office space

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.