Senior Project Surveyor / Building Surveyor in Oxford

Job AdvertBidwells is currently looking for a Building Surveyor to join our growing Oxford team! If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, work on some of the UK's most significant science and technology real estate, and develop alongside one of the sector's leading specialists, then this could be an excellent opportunity. This opportunity is open to talented surveyors at various stages of their post-qualified career — from Chartered Surveyors looking for exceptional mentoring and development, through to experienced Senior or Associate Surveyors ready to take the next step and accelerate their careers. We're also keen to hear from experienced Contract Administrators and Project Coordinators with a background in the built environment, particularly those with Quantity Surveying or Project Management experience who are looking to broaden their skill set and take on a more varied and diverse role. Our successful hire will work closely with an experienced Partner who specialises in delivering complex life science projects across the Oxford region. Working alongside our dedicated life science specialist, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-profile laboratory, refurbishment and commercial projects within one of the UK's most innovative science and technology markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise while learning from industry-leading professionals with extensive experience across the commercial property sector, gaining valuable insight into some of the region's most exciting and complex developments. You'll gain exposure to the full breadth of commercial building surveying, developing technical expertise while building trusted relationships with some of the UK's most prestigious landlords, occupiers and institutional clients. Your workload will have a particular emphasis on project delivery and contract administration, acting as Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator on refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects ranging from small complex works to multi-million-pound schemes. Projects are delivered across some of Oxford's most recognised innovation campuses, including: Oxford Science ParkHarwell Science and Innovation CampusMEPC Milton ParkOther leading science, technology and commercial assets throughout Oxford and the wider Golden Triangle. Over the last decade the team have completed speculative laboratory fit-outs and more bespoke purpose built schemes including sectors such as Quantum Computing, Battery Technology, Medical Device Manufacturing, Pharma Drug Delivery Products, GMP Manufacturing, ISO accredited Cleanrooms, Cutting Edge Plant Sciences Research, alongside several high-profile re-purposing schemes across the Oxford market and wider Golden Triangle. If applicable, alongside project work, you'll also gain experience in: You might be an experienced graduate with a strong academic background and genuine enthusiasm for commercial property, or an experienced surveyor looking to work on higher-profile projects with greater responsibility. A degree in Building Surveying or a related disciplineAchievement of, MRICS (where applicable)Strong communication and relationship-building skillsCommercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solvingCuriosity, ambition and a desire to continually develop. Oxford is at the centre of one of Europe's most exciting science and technology property markets, and this role offers a front-row seat. From cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities to commercial campuses and headquarters buildings, no two projects are the same. If you want to build a career—not just a CV—we'd love to hear from youWhat's in it for youCompetitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more. Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one. Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. SummaryDepartment: Building SurveyingJob Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentHours: 37Closing Date: 2026-09-30