Assistant Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Eltham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Eltham is searching for a motivated Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team. This role offers a structured pathway to chartership and hands-on experience in various sectors including housing and healthcare. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Surveying, 1-2 years of industry experience, and a strong desire for professional development. The company provides a competitive salary between £35,000 – £42,000, alongside comprehensive benefits like health plans and career support.

Benefits

Medicash health plan

Life assurance cover (four times annual salary)

In-house mental health first aid support

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave and long-service leave

Pension with matched contributions

Structured professional development programme

Two paid corporate social responsibility days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ post-graduate industry experience.
• Strong desire for professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainable outcomes in energy efficiency projects.
• Collaborate with senior surveyors and project teams.

Skills

Confident communication

Team-working skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related construction discipline

Working towards APC / chartership

Job description

A client of mine, a long-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy that is highly regarded within the built environment sector, is keen to speak with a motivated Assistant Building Surveyor, with a view to joining their Eltham-based team. Offering the successful Assistant Building Surveyor not only the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-skilled office, but also a clear and structured pathway towards chartership through ongoing APC support and professional development.

The Company’s Profile

With close to 50 years’ industry expertise, this consultancy has grown into one of the UK’s most respected multidisciplinary practices, employing hundreds of professionals across multiple regional offices and delivering services nationwide. Their offering spans Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering and Sustainability Advisory, all underpinned by a genuine commitment to improving the built environment and the communities it serves.

The Assistant Building Surveyor’s Role

Working as part of an experienced surveying team, the successful Assistant Building Surveyor will gain exposure to a diverse and engaging project portfolio across housing, education, commercial, care and healthcare sectors.

Projects will include energy efficiency and retrofit-focused schemes, where you will play a key role in supporting sustainable outcomes and modern building performance. You will work closely with senior surveyors and project teams, gaining hands‑on experience and expanding your technical and professional skillset.

The Successful Assistant Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or related construction discipline
• Working towards APC / chartership

Knowledge and attributes

• 1-2 years’ post-graduate industry experience
• Strong desire for professional development and learning
• Confident communication and team-working skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work

In Return?

• £35,000 – £42,000
• 36.25-hour working week
• Medicash health plan
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary)
• In-house mental health first aid support
• Competitive salary with twice-yearly pay reviews
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave and long-service leave
• Pension with matched contributions via salary sacrifice
• Structured professional development programme
• Sponsorship of professional membership fees
• Two paid corporate social responsibility days

If you’re an Assistant Building Surveyor looking to build a long‑term career within a supportive and forward‑thinking consultancy, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.