Assistant / APC Building Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global construction consultancy as an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor in Southampton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while working on diverse projects within the blue light sector. You will support the delivery of high-quality building surveying services and gain valuable experience towards achieving Chartered status. With a focus on professional growth, you will collaborate with senior team members and engage in various building-related tasks, ensuring a rewarding career path in the construction industry. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying required.
• Currently undertaking APC to achieve Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of building-related projects.
• Prepare reports, manage budgets, and undertake contract administration.
• Liaise with clients and provide regular updates.

Skills

Building Surveying

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Job description

Assistant / APC Building Surveyor, Southampton

Hays Property and Surveying are seeking an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor to join a leading global construction consultancy based in Southampton.

The company is a multidisciplinary construction consultancy with offices based across the globe. They provide a range of services including Building Surveying, Cost Consultancy, and Project Management, working on behalf of clients within the Public and Private Sectors.

Their Southampton Office Building Consultancy department is dedicated to delivering exceptional building surveying services across a variety of sectors, including Local Government, Education, Defence, Government Bodies, National Frameworks, and Commercial. Due to recently being awarded a 5-year service agreement with a key blue light sector organisation, the department is now seeking an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor to join the business. The role will be based in their Southampton central offices, with travel to site-based projects expected, and hybrid working available.

Your new role

As an Assistant / APC Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering a range of high-quality building surveying services on behalf of a key client within the blue light sector. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, whilst achieving Chartered status and enjoying a rewarding building surveying career.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management of a variety of building-related projects.
• Preparation of work specifications, tender documents, and building contracts.
• Prepare reports, manage budgets, and undertake contract administration.
• Undertake building surveys, condition surveys, and diagnose defects.
• Attend site meetings and inspections.
• Liaise with clients, consultant teams, and contractors.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior team members and develop your industry skills and knowledge.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hold a degree in Building Surveying.
• Currently in the process of undertaking your APC.
• Experience of undertaking a variety of building surveying work, ideally from within a consultancy/practice environment.
• Blue Light sector experience, or equivalent, is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.