Assistant Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction consultancy in South-East London is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join its residential team. This role offers early-career professionals hands-on project exposure, structured support in working towards chartership, and a collaborative work environment. Responsibilities include supporting senior surveyors, assisting with contract administration, and gaining exposure to meaningful projects in the residential sector. Hybrid working is offered, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in their surveying career.

Benefits

Commitment to training and progression

Supportive team environment

Meaningful project work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interest in residential Building Surveying

Strong technical foundations

Organised and professional

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.

The role will involve

• 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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