Apprentice Building Surveying

Bullen Developments Limited; Costessey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullen Group Ltd in Norwich area seeks a proactive Apprentice Building Control Surveyor to support the Directors across property development and land holdings. This role is varied and hands-on, designed to develop practical surveying skills through a four-year apprenticeship.

You will assist with costings, gather quotes, manage small on-site projects and help build baseline information on undeveloped land, reporting progress to the Directors throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Minimum 96 UCAS points from any subjects.

Responsibilities

• Assist to cost refurbishment/development opportunities to judge viability.
• Organise quotes for repairs and maintenance for property assets.
• Oversee small on-site projects (landscaping, signage, building works).
• Assist end of lease dilapidation works with surveyors.
• Help establish baseline information for undeveloped land.
• Assist in pricing up infrastructure projects.
• Maintain project trackers and report progress to Directors.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Numeracy

Initiative

Resourceful

Work independently

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

UCAS Points 96

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a highly adaptable and proactive individual to work directly with the Directors of Bullen Group Ltd, operating across property development, commercial and residential asset management and strategic land holdings. This role is varied and hands-on, requiring someone who is willing to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks.

About the Employer

Bullen Group Ltd was founded in 1971. Based a short distance from the historic city of Norwich, the company delivers commercial and residential developments in the Eastern region. The company has been successful in building strong client relationships and delivering award winning projects.

What You'll Do

• Assisting to cost various refurbishment/development opportunities to help the team judge the viability of a project
• Organise quotes for repairs and maintenance relating to a range of property assets
• Oversee small on-site projects (e.g., landscaping, signage, building works)
• Assist in managing end of lease dilapidation works on commercial properties, alongside our external building surveyors
• Help establish ‘baseline’ information for undeveloped land in company ownership. This could include assisting to commission ground investigation reports, surveys etc.
• Assist the team to assess new property or land opportunities.
• Assisting in pricing up infrastructure projects.
• Maintain project trackers for ongoing developments and report progress to Directors.

Training Outcome

Quantity Surveyor.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Initiative
• Resourceful
• work independently
• problem solving

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 or above
• Essential - 96 UCAS Points - Any - Any

Course Information

Course: Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.