Assistant Building Surveyor

slihrms; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Wales is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join our Building Surveying Practice. You’ll operate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment delivering a wide range of services to public and private sector clients.

This role offers a clear APC pathway, structured training, an assigned Supervisor and access to leading digital tools and methodologies, with hybrid working and progression toward chartership.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited degree).
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent preferred.
• Awareness of design, construction, and project delivery in refurbishment projects.
• Experience with pre-/post-contract activities and CDM 2015 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of building surveying duties across projects.
• Undertake surveys, defect diagnosis and due diligence; stay updated on industry practices.
• Prepare professional reports, schedules of work and technical drawings.
• Assist with project management and contract administration across sectors.
• Support pre- and post-contract activities under JCT/NEC forms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to fit experience level.
• Contribute to refurbishment and maintenance delivery and sustainability assessments.

Skills

Building surveying

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Digital surveying tools

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Our Buildings & Places team proudly delivers some of the most high‑profile construction and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. This is made possible by our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and commitment to quality. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative environment where you are supported to realise your full potential. Our Building Surveying Practice continues to grow, and we are seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join our Wales team. You'll operate within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, delivering a wide range of Building Surveying services to a diverse client base including public sector, private sector, education, defence, central government and infrastructure organisations.

This role offers excellent career progression potential for individuals working towards Chartership, with strong ambitions to develop technical, professional and project delivery capabilities within a forward‑thinking consultancy. You will benefit from our structured APC programme, technical training sessions, an assigned Supervisor and Counsellor, and access to industry‑leading digital tools and methodologies.

Your role

• Working across a number of projects in different sectors and providing a range of building surveying duties.
• Undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis and technical due diligence; maintaining awareness of industry developments and best practice.
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.
• Assisting with Project Management and Contract Administration across a range of sectors.
• Supporting pre‑ and post‑contract activities under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects appropriate to your experience and competency level.
• Supporting the design and delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and small‑to‑medium capital projects.
• Contributing to sustainability and building safety assessments, including compliance with CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Helping to maintain strong client relationships and ensuring high‑quality service delivery, with support from senior colleagues where required.
• Participating in team knowledge‑sharing, CPD and professional development activities.
• Contributing to quality assurance, best practice initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Understanding the principles of quality, health and safety, and environmental management within project delivery.

About you

Qualifications & Training

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited degree) or equivalent.
• Actively working towards professional membership preferred, namely MRICS or equivalent.
• A developing foundation of building surveying knowledge, preferably with experience gained through placements, internships or post‑graduate roles.
• Awareness of design and construction processes, building pathology, statutory compliance and project delivery, particularly in refurbishment and extension projects.
• Experience delivering pre‑ and post‑contract project management activities.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
• An awareness of the application of standard forms of building contracts (e.g. JCT and NEC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, Revit or digital surveying tools is advantageous.
• Experience in sectors such as education, local authorities, healthcare, central government or infrastructure is desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

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