Assistant Building Surveyor

Barker Associates; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor at the Apprentice level to support building surveying services. The ideal candidate will have A-Level qualifications and an interest in the field. The role requires the candidate to assist in various surveying tasks, attend meetings, and travel to project sites as needed. The company offers a range of benefits including a healthcare plan and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Total Rewards Package

Qualifications

• A-Level qualifications in line with UCAS requirements (or predicted).
• An interest in Building Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building condition surveys and producing reports.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation.
• Assisting with tender submissions and contractor analysis.
• Attending pre-contract briefings and ensuring project handovers.
• Carrying out regular site inspections for quality and safety.
• Inputting fee projections for financial profiling.
• Attending client and project meetings.
• Travelling to sites and client locations as required.

Skills

Interest in Building Surveying

A-Level qualifications

Job description

Overview

Barker Associatesis an award winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We are actively recruiting for Building Surveyors at Apprentice level who are looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at one of our Braintree, Cambridge or Birmingham offices, please see respective advert for your desired location. Subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

As an AssistantBuilding Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the delivery of building surveying services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building condition surveys and producing clear, insightful reports for clients.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation – including drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Assisting with tender submissions, contractor analysis, and the drafting / raising of JCT construction contracts.
• Taking part in and attending pre-contract briefings and ensuring smooth project handovers with the team.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and health & safety compliance.
• Inputting fee projections for financial profiling across various projects
• Attending client and project meetings, representing the business with professionalism and technical confidence.
• Travelling to sites and client locations as required.

Apprentice level – Qualifications

• A-Level qualifications in line with UCAS requirements (or predicted)
• An interest in Building Surveying

Other requirements

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.