Assistant Building Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a graduate/assistant building surveyor to support diverse projects across public and private sectors. Offering a salary of up to £37,000, the role provides a clear pathway for career progression while working on impactful projects. Candidates should have a RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying and be actively pursuing MRICS or MCIOB certification.

Benefits

Clear pathway for career progression

Competitive benefits package

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of post-degree experience.
• Currently working towards MRICS or MCIOB.
• Sector experience in education, healthcare, or local authority projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of building surveying services across various sectors.
• Support project management, contract administration, designs, and surveys.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Technical skills

Client-facing skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Knowledge of industry regulations

Education

RICS-accredited BSc in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor – Manchester | Up to £37,000 | Public & Private Sector Projects

We’re working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to hire a graduate or assistant building surveyor to join their Building Design Practice in Manchester, supporting projects across the North region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of post-degree experience who is currently working towards their MRICS and looking to take the next step in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a broad range of building surveying services across various sectors
• Support on project management, contract administration, designs, technical reports, and condition/defect surveys
• Contribute to projects typically up to £250k capex
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Keep up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices, including CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2023

What We're Looking For:

• A RICS-accredited BSc in Building Surveying
• Actively working towards MRICS or MCIOB
• Strong technical, design, and client-facing skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience is an advantage)
• Familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts and relevant H&S legislation
• Sector experience in education, healthcare, or local authority projects is desirable

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £37,000, depending on experience
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across public and private sectors
• A clear pathway for career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a consultancy committed to sustainability, EDI, and social value
• Competitive benefits package

If you're looking to develop your surveying career with a forward-thinking consultancy on impactful UK projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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