Location: Dorset (travel across South and wider UK) Employment Type: Full‑time Reports to: Senior Surveyor/Surveying Manager
* Role Overview
This is an entry‑level position for someone looking to build a career in building surveying, asset data collection, and compliance‑based technical surveying. The Trainee Surveyor will support our senior team on a wide range of projects inc. building condition surveys, mechanical & electrical surveys, asset verification, fire safety inspections and facilities management data capture.
You will learn how to assess buildings, gather accurate technical information, use digital surveying tools & produce structured survey outputs to support clients in education, healthcare, commercial & the public‑sector.
Key Responsibilities
Assist senior surveyors with building condition surveys across fabric, mechanical and electrical systems
Support the collection and verification of asset data for M&E plant, equipment and building systems
Carry out basic on‑site inspections, measurements & photographic evidence gathering
Use digital tools to record accurate data
Help prepare survey notes, schedules, & draft reports
Follow health & safety procedures and safe‑working practices on all sites
Engage with clients & site representatives professionally
Maintain organised records, logs, & documentation
Participate in structured training & development plans to progress toward Surveyor level
Skills & Attributes
Strong attention to detail & accuracy
Good problem‑solving ability & willingness to learn technical concepts
Confident communicator with a professional manner
Comfortable working on‑site in schools, colleges, commercial buildings & public estates
Basic understanding of buildings, construction or engineering (advantage but not essential)
Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
Competent with technology (tablets, apps, cloud‑based systems)
Qualifications
Essential:
GCSEs or equivalent (English & Maths minimum).
Interest in buildings, engineering, facilities, or technical surveying.
Desirable:
BTEC, NVQ or similar in construction, engineering, or building services.
Any experience in FM, maintenance, trades, or technical roles
Full English Driving licence
Training & Development
Bluerose will provide structured training including:
Building condition surveying
Mechanical & electrical asset identification
Survey software and digital data capture
Health & safety and site awareness
Fire safety fundamentals
SFG20 and FM maintenance principles
Report writing and technical communication
Progression routes: Surveyor → Senior Surveyor → Technical Lead → Project Manager
Benefits
Competitive salary with clear progression steps
Full training and mentoring
Travel expenses
Company equipment
Opportunities to work on diverse estates across the UK
What Success Looks Like
Within 6–12 months, the Trainee Surveyor should be able to:
Independently survey small buildings or specific systems
Produce accurate asset data sets
Contribute to building condition reports
Understand core M&E plant and building fabric elements
Represent Bluerose professionally on client sites
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year