Apprentice Building Surveyor

Our People | Workman Llp; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management specialist is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their team. This full-time role offers a 5-year programme to support candidates in achieving a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and becoming a chartered Surveyor. Responsibilities include managing professional work and contract services for commercial properties, collaborating on extensive projects, and developing client relationships. The role features hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare and wellness programme

Long service additional holidays

Gym membership

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to client requirements.
• Proactive with a willingness to take ownership of training.
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Building Surveying services for commercial properties.
• Manage professional and contract work related to existing buildings.
• Work on multi-discipline teams for large projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent

GCSE Grade 4 (or C) in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

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. We offer one pathway:

• 5 Year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor

This position is full-time, with on-the-job training, complemented by attendance at external events and forums.

Responsibilities

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. Our clients are principally large institutional firms and property companies, such as Threadneedle, BlackRock, CBRE Global Investors, Goodman, Hansteen, Hammerson, Hermes, Intu, and Land Securities. We have an internal CAD team who do the majority of our drawing work but that apart we try to give all building surveyors a mixture of work - our experience is that the best surveyors are those who are the most rounded.

• Professional works will include Schedule of Dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, party wall awards, defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance reports, reinstatement cost assessments, retail delivery and schedule of conditions.

Qualifications

• 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 organizational 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

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. We pride ourselves on the caliber of our employees and their unique skill sets.

Benefits

• 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
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party
• Generous referral bonus

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