Apprentice Building Surveyor

Corehr; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Building Surveyor with a forward-thinking property consultancy. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting a dynamic team. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from shadowing experienced surveyors to assisting in project management and technical documentation. The apprenticeship includes comprehensive training, leading to a recognized degree and professional qualifications. Join a vibrant team committed to exceeding client expectations and fostering your professional growth. If you are enthusiastic, organized, and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Building Consultancy team.
• Shadow chartered building surveyors and assist with core surveying duties.
• Attend training and CPD events to support learning.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

UK driving license

Education

96 UCAS tariff points

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics

Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying

Job description

Apprentice Surveyor - Building Consultancy - Milton Keynes

Lambert Smith Hampton is a progressive property consultancy with a strong and empowered workforce comprised of driven individuals who strive to provide best in class service. We have a strong regional presence that stretches throughout the UK across 32 offices and employing 1,000+ staff.

We work with investors, developers, owner occupiers and tenants and partner a complete A-Z of household names - across all sectors, both public and private. We get involved in all areas of commercial property from capital markets and construction consultancy, to management of the most complex property portfolios. In all that we do, we challenge the status quo - to go beyond our client’s expectations.

We are looking for a bright, friendly and enthusiastic Apprentice Building Surveyor to join our Building Consultancy team, based in Milton Keynes but working across the south east and nationally.

Vacancy Description:

As an Apprentice Surveyor you will provide essential administrative and technical support to the Building Consultancy team whilst gaining valuable experience of the role of a commercial building surveyor. The work will be varied and will be completed both in the office and on site – requiring inspections and surveys of built assets, visits to client offices and to proposed development and construction sites.

As an Apprentice Surveyor your duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Shadowing chartered building surveyors.
• Providing support on instructions to senior surveyors within the Building Consultancy team on undertaking core building surveying duties including project management, design and contract administration, dilapidations, building pathology, technical due diligence, condition surveys, party wall and reinstatement cost assessments.
• Assisting with the drafting of minutes, schedules and reports.
• Preparing design and contract documentation.
• Measuring and costing building works, under training and supervision of senior staff.
• Attending site and taking notes and photographs and generally assisting on instructions.
• Liaising (where appropriate) with other LSH departments and divisions.
• Representing LSH and the full range of property related services available to our clients.
• Attending training and continuous professional development (CPD) events where required to support your learning.

On-the-Job Training Provided:

Training and coaching will be provided via the following methods:

• Shadowing qualified colleagues.
• Attending relevant training courses (internal and external) both online and in-person.
• Attending industry CPD events.
• 1-1 coaching.
• e-learning for H&S and compliance requirements.
• Practical on the job experience on a daily basis.

Off-the-Job Training and Assessment:

Off-the-job training will be provided by the University College of Estate Management (UCEM). You will achieve a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree. Rather than attending formal lectures or classes, you’ll study using UCEM’s state-of-the-art online learning environment and digital library, supported with guidance from highly experienced tutors.

Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying and the structured workplace learning you will undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence leading to registration with the RICS as a Chartered Surveyor.

Future Prospects:

It is anticipated that on successful completion of the apprenticeship and your APC you will be promoted to the position of Surveyor within Lambert Smith Hampton.

Candidate Requirements

Skills Required:

• Competent user of MS Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint programmes.
• Analytical skills: Good attention to detail, problem solving, logical reasoning and data analysis.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to manage time and prioritise work/instructions effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Possess a valid UK driving license and a car will be essential.

Personal Qualities Required:

• Bright, friendly and personable.
• Well organised and thorough.
• Good communicator and able to deal with people on all levels.
• Good team player and collaborator.
• Keen and enthusiastic learner.
• Demonstrates confidence and understands own strengths and weaknesses.
• Demonstrates ambition and commitment to self-development.
• Able to work to deadlines, under pressure.

Qualifications on Entry:

For standard entry applicants, must have obtained 96 UCAS tariff points (2017 Tariff) or 230 UCAS tariff points (2016 Tariff) or have an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS Tariff.

OR

Have completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained, or an equivalent qualification.

OR

AND

Have GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics as defined by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England.

*Recognised qualifications having an equivalent level of attainment as those recognised by UCAS include: Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND), professional qualifications from recognised institutions, certain armed forces qualifications and partially completed degrees.

We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Lambert Smith Hampton. We celebrate the different perspectives and insights that people can bring through their cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.