Assistant Building Surveyor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team. This role involves assisting with professional and project-led building surveying services in various sectors including education and healthcare. Candidates should have a RICS-accredited degree and be interested in gaining MRICS accreditation. The position offers flexible working options and full APC support.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Health cash plan

Paid APC support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3+ years' relevant post-graduate experience.
• Clear interest in gaining MRICS accreditation.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of both professional and project-led building surveying services.
• Support with condition surveys, schedules of work, and technical reports.
• Attend client and contractor meetings, site visits, and stakeholder reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive, team-oriented approach

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying or similar

Job description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join a nationally recognised, multi-award-winning consultancy in their Manchester office. With over 270 staff across 9 UK locations, this well-established business provides a broad range of services in architecture, building consultancy, interior design, landscape, masterplanning, and sustainability.

You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team within a business known for its people-first culture. Projects will include a true mix of professional and project work across the commercial sectors, with a bias towards education. With full APC support, exposure to a wide variety of sectors, and access to structured learning, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to qualify and progress their career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Assistant Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 3 years) + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Health cash plan (covering optical, dental, prescriptions and more)
• Paid APC support, professional memberships and CPD
• Company mobile and laptop (dependant on role)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Season ticket and parking loan options
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
• Sabbatical leave and career break options
• Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Overview

• Assist in the delivery of both professional and project-led building surveying services
• Support with condition surveys, schedules of work, and technical reports
• Assist with contract administration, including inspections and progress reports
• Attend client and contractor meetings, site visits, and stakeholder reviews
• Work across a variety of sectors including residential, education, healthcare, leisure and commercial
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across national projects

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying or similar
• 6 months to 3+ years' relevant post-graduate experience
• Clear interest in gaining MRICS accreditation (full APC support provided)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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