Assistant Building Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 based on experience, with full support for MRICS accreditation. Responsibilities include delivering building surveying services across various sectors, collaborative teamwork, and assisting in contract administration. The candidate should have a RICS-accredited degree and strong communication skills. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits are also provided.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Health cash plan

Paid APC support and professional memberships

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

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 building surveying services.
• Support with condition surveys and technical reports.
• Assist with contract administration and progress reports.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

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

• Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 3 years) + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 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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