Assistant Building Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in London is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to deliver capital works projects, especially within the social housing sector. The role involves preparing specifications, property inspections, and client communication, with a strong focus on professional development towards MRICS chartership. This position offers a competitive package, including life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance coverage

Scottish Windows pension and salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a building surveying role after graduation preferable.
• Ambition to achieve MRICS chartership encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Preparing specifications, schedules of works, and tender documents.
• Carrying out property inspections and condition surveys.
• Writing professional reports for clients.
• Attending site meetings and assisting with project delivery.
• Building strong client relationships and developing communication skills.

Skills

Contract administration knowledge

Client-facing role experience

Writing professional specifications

Education

BSc in Building Surveying

Job description

An exciting position is available as an Assistant Building Surveyor based in South East London, delivering capital works projects with a strong focus on social housing.
This Junior Building Surveyor job in London involves delivering capital works and refurbishment projects, primarily within the social housing sector, under JCT contracts, offering professional development towards chartered status. You will be office-based with site visits; hybrid work will be an option when firmly established in the role.

• Capital works projects with a focus on social housing
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary consultancy team
• Sites primarily located within the M25

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assisting in the preparation of specifications, schedules of works, and tender documents
• Carrying out property inspections and condition surveys
• Writing professional reports for clients
• Attending site meetings and assisting with project delivery
• Building strong client relationships and developing communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Contract administration knowledge is essential
• Experience in a client-facing role
• Proficiency in writing professional specifications

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• BSc in Building Surveying (or equivalent) required
• 1+ year of experience in a building surveying role after graduation preferable
• Ambition to achieve MRICS chartership encouraged and supported

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will work for a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, which operates throughout the UK.

This consultancy is a trusted industry leader that works with a diverse range of clients across multiple construction sectors.

It is a well-respected construction company, known for its emphasis on quality, sustainability, and value-driven delivery. The firm’s solid reputation has been developed through long-term experience and technical expertise, in addition to its commitment to nurturing strong client relationships.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Life assurance coverage
• Scottish Windows pension and salary sacrifice

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

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