"Compliance Surveyor"

Compliance Surveyor

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: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum (with a possible extension to £63,489 per annum)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• 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

• Chartered membership of a relevant construction-related organisation (RICS or CIOB), with extensive experience in project and contractor management
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations (2015)
• Demonstrable expertise in active and passive fire systems, fire safety legislation, and fire engineering principles
• Experience delivering complex reactive building fabric repairs in large or modern commercial buildings
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritise effectively, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholder

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 13 February 2026.

Interviews will take place on 24 and 26 February 2026, and will be held face-to-face.

Please note: We are also hiring for a similar role. If this position isn’t quite the right fit, you can view that opportunity here: Building Surveyor