Assistant Building Surveroyer

Carriera Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester seeks a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor with 1-2 years of experience. This role offers exposure to diverse projects across public and private sectors, a structured path for career progression, and a commitment to sustainability and social value.

Benefits

Clear pathway for career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of post-degree experience.
• Actively working towards MRICS or MCIOB.
• Experience in education, healthcare, or local authority projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver broad range of building surveying services.
• Support project management and technical reports.
• Maintain client relationships and keep up with industry regulations.

Skills

Technical skills

Design skills

Client-facing skills

Familiarity with industry regulations

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

RICS-accredited BSc in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor - Manchester | Up to £37,000 | Public & Private Sector Projects

We're working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to hire a graduate or assistant building surveyor to join their Building Design Practice in Manchester, supporting projects across the North region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of post-degree experience who is currently working towards their MRICS and looking to take the next step in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a broad range of building surveying services across various sectors
• Support on project management, contract administration, designs, technical reports, and condition/defect surveys
• Contribute to projects typically up to £250k capex
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Keep up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices, including CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2023

What We're Looking For:

• A RICS-accredited BSc in Building Surveying
• Actively working towards MRICS or MCIOB
• Strong technical, design, and client-facing skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience is an advantage)
• Familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts and relevant H&S legislation
• Sector experience in education, healthcare, or local authority projects is desirable

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £37,000, depending on experience
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across public and private sectors
• A clear pathway for career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a consultancy committed to sustainability, EDI, and social value
• Competitive benefits package

If you're looking to develop your surveying career with a forward-thinking consultancy on impactful UK projects, we'd love to hear from you.