Assistant Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their residential team in South-East London. This role offers hands-on project exposure and structured support for early-career professionals. You will assist senior surveyors with a variety of tasks, from contract administration to site inspections. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Surveying and a keen interest in advancing their career, particularly through MRICS chartership. Hybrid working arrangements are included.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Working towards MRICS or planning to start APC.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Professional attitude and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support senior surveyors in a range of residential services.
• Assist with contract administration and site inspections.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of works, and reports.
• Gain exposure to residential refurbishments and projects.
• Attend site and client meetings with senior members.

Skills

Interest in residential Building Surveying

Strong technical foundations

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or similar

Job description

Assistant Building Surveyor
Residential | Construction Consultancy
South-East London | Hybrid Working

An established and growing construction consultancy is looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join its residential team in South-East London. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their surveying career who wants hands‑on project exposure, structured support, and clear progression.

You’ll be working alongside experienced surveyors on a varied residential workload, gaining experience across both professional services and project delivery.

Role

• Supporting senior surveyors across a range of residential Building Surveying services
• Assisting with contract administration, including site inspections and progress reporting
• Helping to prepare specifications, schedules of works and technical reports
• Gaining exposure to residential refurbishments and development projects
• Attending site and client meetings alongside senior team members
• Working towards chartership with ongoing APC support

About you

• Degree in Building Surveying (or similar)
• Working towards MRICS (or planning to start APC)
• A genuine interest in residential Building Surveying
• Strong technical foundations and a willingness to learn
• Organised, professional, and comfortable working as part of a team

Why this consultancy?

• Strong reputation within the residential sector
• Clear commitment to training, mentoring and progression
• Supportive team environment with approachable senior leadership
• Exposure to meaningful project work, not just report writing
• Hybrid working offered as standard

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Andreea Hudson at Aldwych Consulting.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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