Assistant Building Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Birmingham seeks an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will assist with building condition surveys, tender documentation, and site inspections. Requirements include a relevant degree or experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a desire to achieve RICS chartership. The role offers hybrid working, a strong focus on professional development, and a supportive culture that values employee contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Structured CPD and mentorship

Qualifications

• 1+ years of building surveying experience ideally within a consultancy.
• A desire to work towards RICS chartership.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building condition surveys and producing client-ready reports.
• Supporting tender documentation preparation.
• Conducting site inspections for quality and safety compliance.
• Attending client and project meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Building Surveying experience

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant degree or strong practical experience in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you an Assistant Building Surveyor in Birmingham? Are you looking for an opportunity to really grow and develop? If so, apply now!

We are working exclusively with an award‑winning, multi‑disciplinary property consultancy that is setting the benchmark across the UK built environment sector. With a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and sustainability‑led thinking, this consultancy supports clients from concept to completion and beyond across a diverse range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their Birmingham‑based team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone at the early stages of their surveying career who wants exposure to varied projects, real responsibility, and structured progression towards chartership.

The Role

As an Assistant Building Surveyor, you'll support and contribute to the delivery of professional building surveying services across a broad UK project portfolio. Working closely with experienced surveyors and multi‑disciplinary teams, you'll gain hands‑on experience while building the technical and commercial skills needed for long‑term career success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with building condition surveys and producing clear, client‑ready reports
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation, including drawings, specifications and schedules of work
• Assisting with tender analysis and the drafting/issuing of JCT contracts
• Participating in pre‑ and post‑contract briefings to ensure smooth project delivery
• Undertaking site inspections to monitor quality, progress and health & safety compliance
• Supporting fee forecasting and financial profiling across multiple projects
• Attending client and project meetings, representing the consultancy professionally
• Travelling to site and client locations as required

About You

This role would suit someone with genuine ambition and enthusiasm for Building Surveying.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree (or working towards one), or strong practical experience in Building Surveying
• Experience using AutoCAD
• A desire to work towards RICS chartership
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
• 1+ years of building surveying experience ideally within a consultancy
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme and comprehensive total rewards package
• Structured CPD, mentorship and on‑the‑job training
• A genuinely inclusive, employee‑owned culture where your contribution matters and more!

This organisation is passionate about developing its people, investing heavily in professional development and creating long‑term careers—not just jobs.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged and trusted, with real exposure to meaningful projects and a clear pathway to progression, apply today!

If you would like to find out more information about this great role, please contact Georgie Marden.

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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