The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will join a close-knit practice known for combining practical advice with a personal service. The team works across commercial offices, residential blocks and education property, giving junior surveyors direct exposure to clients, contractors and senior decision-makers rather than keeping them behind the scenes.
The Assistant Building Surveyor Role
The Assistant Building Surveyor will support projects from initial survey and feasibility work through to tender, construction and completion. You will work alongside chartered surveyors but will be expected to take ownership of defined tasks as your confidence grows.
The workload includes refurbishment schemes, planned maintenance programmes and professional instructions such as defect diagnosis, schedules of condition and dilapidations. With fewer layers than a large corporate consultancy, good work is noticed quickly and progression is based on contribution rather than time served.
The team is selective about the work it takes on, placing emphasis on clear advice, sensible workloads and long-term client relationships.
Duties of the Assistant Building Surveyor to include:
Assist with contract administration under JCT contracts
Undertake measured, condition and building surveys
Prepare specifications and schedules of work
Support tendering and contractor analysis
Attend meetings and complete site inspections
Assist with defect diagnosis and technical reports
Contribute to dilapidations and party wall instructions
Maintain APC records and complete structured trainingThe Person?
The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will have a sound academic base, some consultancy experience and a clear intention to become chartered.
The Assistant Building Surveyor will ideally have:
A RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree
At least 12 months' relevant experience
Exposure to project or contract administration work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The confidence to work with clients and contractors
A practical approach to problem-solving
A full UK driving licenceIn Return………?
£32,000 - £40,000
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Structured APC support and mentoring
Professional fees and training costs covered
Hybrid working arrangements
Company pension scheme
Health cash plan
Paid travel expensesIf you believe you can deliver this rewarding role to a high standard, or are a Building Surveyor considering your next career move, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
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Assistant Building Surveyor / Graduate Building Surveyor / Building Surveyor / APC
Salary description
£32000.00 - £40000.00 per year