Assistant Building Surveyor

Barker Associates; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an Apprentice level Assistant Building Surveyor to grow their career while working on diverse projects across the UK. The role involves assisting in building surveying services, conducting condition surveys, and supporting tender preparations. Candidates should have A-Level qualifications, a keen interest in building surveying, and a full clean driving licence. Additional benefits such as a healthcare plan and pension scheme are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Total Rewards Package

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for a career in building surveying.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building condition surveys and create insightful reports.
• Support tender documentation preparation including drawings and specifications.
• Participate in project meetings and ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Interest in Building Surveying

Education

A-Level qualifications in line with UCAS requirements

Job description

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.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:

• 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.

Requirements

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

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

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, andBarker 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.