Apprentice Building Surveyor

Savills (UK) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Apprentice Surveyor. The role involves supporting professional surveys, project management, and contract administration while focusing on sustainability. The successful candidate will partake in a comprehensive 5-year training program to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor. Candidates should have strong GCSEs in English and Maths, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. A range of benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days’ annual leave, is provided.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

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Qualifications

• Support professional surveys and condition reports.
• Assist with project management and contract administration.
• No previous experience required, enthusiasm and motivation essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and information relevant to surveying discipline.
• Manage construction project administration and documentation.
• Undertake inspections of land and property.

Skills

Decision Making

Collaboration

Building Relationships

Planning and Organising

Adaptability

Resilience

Organisational skills

Word capabilities

Excel capabilities

PowerPoint capabilities

Written skills

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Detail driven

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE English (grade 4 or above)

GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above)

A-levels/Btec/Equivalent (grade 96 or above)

Job description

Job Overview

Day to day you'll support professional surveys, reviewing construction drawings and specifications, helping with project management and contract administration, and assisting with condition reports and dilapidations. You'll learn how projects are scoped, tendered and monitored, gaining real exposure to live schemes with a strong focus on sustainability, ESG and outstanding client service. You will be working closely with experienced surveyors who'll help you progress towards taking on your own instructions as your career develops.

Responsibilities

• Information management – Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
• Health and safety – Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
• Construction technology – Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
• Law – Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
• Consultancy – Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
• Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
• Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
• Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
• Valuation and appraisal – Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
• Land, property and planning law – Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
• Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
• Tendering and procurement – Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
• Costing and cost planning of construction works – Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
• Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.

Training & Development

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully. 5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to qualification as a Chartered Surveyor (RICS). Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up to date with changes to legislation and business needs.

GCSE:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 or above)

Other:

• A-levels/Btec/Equivalent (grade 96 or above) – Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills & Attributes

• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Building Relationships
• Planning and Organising
• Adaptability
• Resilience, Good organisational skills
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and detail driven
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

Company Overview

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
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