Assistant Building Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK surveying consultancy is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their London team. This role offers a structured APC support programme and the chance to work on varied projects across multiple sectors. Candidates should have a RICS accredited degree and a minimum of 2 years’ consulting experience, with a clear focus on professional development and chartership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus structure

APC support & mentoring

All professional fees paid

Private healthcare scheme

Sports-related benefits and incentives

Flexible working structure

Continuous training & development opportunities

Retail and lifestyle benefit schemes

Regular social events and team away days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a consultancy or private practice.
• APC diary started or planning to start.
• Strong ambition to become Chartered.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of professional and project-based services.
• Gain experience in Party Wall matters, Dilapidations, and Technical Due Diligence.
• Exposure to diverse projects across commercial, education, and residential sectors.

Skills

Proactivity

Interpersonal skills

Professional approach

Education

BSc or MSc in Building Surveying (RICS accredited)

Job description

A client of mine, a UK-leading specialist surveying and property consultancy, are looking to speak with an enthusiastic Assistant Building Surveyor to join their expanding London team.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Building Surveyor to join a highly regarded practice that offers not only a structured and tailored APC support programme but also exposure to a diverse and engaging workload across both professional and project-led services.

The Company’s Profile

Known for their specialist expertise and longstanding presence in the market, my client delivers a full suite of surveying services across the commercial, residential, education and leisure sectors. With a collaborative team culture and a strong track record in developing surveyors through to chartership, this is a company where your professional growth is taken seriously – and genuinely supported every step of the way.

Their London office continues to go from strength to strength, and they’re now looking to invest in the next generation of Building Surveyors through mentorship, technical exposure, and hands-on experience.

The Assistant Building Surveyor Role

The successful Assistant Building Surveyor will support the delivery of a broad range of professional and project-based services, gaining valuable experience across areas including:

• Party Wall matters

• Dilapidations

• Technical Due Diligence

• Schedules of Condition

• Planned Preventative Maintenance

• Employer’s Agent duties

You’ll also gain exposure to exciting and varied projects across sectors such as commercial offices, education, residential and sport – helping to build a well-rounded base of knowledge and skills as you progress towards chartership.

The Successful Assistant Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications & Experience:

• A BSc or MSc in Building Surveying (RICS accredited)

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a consultancy or private practice environment

• An APC diary started (or planning to start shortly)

• Strong ambition to become Chartered, with a clear focus on learning and development

• A proactive, personable, and professional approach

In Return?

• £30,000 – £36,000

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Discretionary bonus structure

• APC support & mentoring

• All professional fees paid

• Private healthcare scheme

• Sports-related benefits and incentives

• Flexible working structure

• Continuous training & development opportunities

• Retail and lifestyle benefit schemes

• Regular social events and team away days

If you’re an Assistant Building Surveyor in London, looking for hands-on experience, high-quality APC support and a pathway to chartership within a thriving consultancy – please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.