Apprentice Building Surveyor

Workman LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare and wellness programme

Gym membership

Lifestyle benefits

Generous referral bonus

Extra holidays

Job summary

A leading commercial property management firm in Birmingham is seeking candidates for a 5-year program to support completion of a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor. The role includes a mix of professional tasks like dilapidation schedules and defect diagnosis. Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving skills and a commitment to career development. The position offers a full-time contract, hybrid working, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to client requirements.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of training and career development.
• Readiness to act on own initiative and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct schedules of dilapidation.
• Perform pre-acquisition surveys.
• Manage party wall awards.
• Diagnose defects.
• Prepare planned preventative maintenance reports.
• Assess reinstatement costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent

GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English

GCSE Grade 4 (C) in Mathematics

Job description

About The Role

You'll be part of an experienced team, assisting in the delivery of a full range of Building Surveying services across commercial properties. A key feature of our programme is early and consistent client exposure—giving you the opportunity to build relationships and develop confidence in real-world settings from the outset.

Program Details

We offer one pathway: a 5 Year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor.

What Matters Most In This Role

Instructions are generally split 50:50 between professional and contract work, the majority of work is in relation to existing buildings often with a landlord or tenant aspect. Contract work can typically range from £10k to £2.5 million where we can be performing in the role of designer, contract administrator, project manager or a hybrid of all three. In addition, we perform the role of project manager of multi‑discipline teams for instructions typically ranging from £2.5 million to £20 million. Work is typically split about 50:50 between work from the property management portfolio and work with clients where we do not have a management brief.

Duties will include

• Schedule of Dilapidation
• Pre‑acquisition surveys
• Party wall awards
• Defect diagnosis
• Planned preventative maintenance reports
• Reinstatement cost assessments
• Retail delivery and schedule of conditions

Pre‑requisites

• 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• OR an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile or an equivalent qualification & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification

What We Expect From You

• Enthusiasm and commitment to client requirements
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving, time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and relationship building with gravitas amongst clients
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of your training and career development
• Readiness to take responsibility, act on your own initiative and remain calm under pressure
• Enjoy working in different environments as you will be out on site as well as in the office
• Resilience and positive attitude

WHY Workman?

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work‑life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. The first 6 months of the programme you will be required to work from the office full time
• A full‑time contract (35 hours a week)
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few
• Social events throughout the year including a firm‑wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus

ABOUT Workman LLP

As the UK's leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector‑specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.