OCR Surveying Ltd
Chartered Building Surveyor
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Chartered Building Surveyor – Director-Led Consultancy
Lead meaningful refurbishment and improvement projects across our public-sector clients’ portfolios in London. Take ownership of clients, deliver projects end-to-end, and work directly with our Director in a growing practice. Genuine responsibility, financial reward and a clear pathway into future management.
Location: Wimbledon & London (office + site-based)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Application closing date: 23 October 2026
OCR Surveying is a director-led Chartered Building Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering refurbishment, improvement and maintenance projects across London and the surrounding areas. Our work is predominantly project-led Building Surveying, covering design and specification, contract administration and project management from feasibility through to delivery on site.
We work closely with public-sector organisations, Academy Trusts and large residential landlords, with schools, libraries and community buildings forming the majority of our current projects.
We are seeking a project-focused Chartered Building Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects, communicating confidently with clients and contractors, and seeing work through from the first conversation to final handover.
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Responsibilities
- Lead refurbishment and improvement projects from initial brief to handover
- Advise clients, diagnose defects and develop technical solutions
- Prepare feasibility studies, specifications and tender documentation
- Coordinate design information and manage procurement processes
- Administer construction contracts and chair project meetings
- Monitor progress, quality and cost, providing clear client reporting
- Manage contractors, consultants and statutory stakeholders
- Oversee completion, snagging and defects resolution
- Ensure compliance with CDM, RICS standards and client governance
- Support and mentor Graduate Surveyors as the practice grows
Qualifications
- MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Experience delivering refurbishment, improvement or maintenance projects
- Experience working with clients, contractors and consultants
- Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver them independently
- Interest in both the technical and people-focused aspects of Building Surveying
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Why work for OCR Surveying?
We’re a focused, director-led practice where Chartered Surveyors take full ownership of projects. Our environment is calm, professional and built around autonomy rather than large multi-disciplinary teams.
You’ll work directly with our Director, make meaningful decisions and see the impact of your work — ideal for surveyors who prefer responsibility over hierarchy and value being a central part of a growing business.
At OCR Surveying, you’ll:
- Work closely with the Director in a small, ambitious practice
- Take genuine ownership of projects, clients and outcomes
- Share financially in the success and profitability of the work you deliver
- Progress into a significant management role as the business grows
- Deliver meaningful projects across schools, libraries and community buildings
- See the visible impact of your work and have your professional judgement valued
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