Assistant Building Surveyor in London

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property consultancy in London is seeking an Assistant or APC Building Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience while working towards MRICS qualification. This role offers a blend of advisory and project responsibilities, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits, including support for professional development and a positive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Gym membership

25 days annual leave + discretionary time off over Christmas

Ongoing CPD and training support

Clearly defined career development pathway

Supportive APC programme with mentorship

Positive and collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Surveying or related field.
• Aiming to become MRICS within 2 years.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant Building Surveying role.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Keen to develop both technically and professionally.
• Confident communicator, both with clients and internal teams.
• Enthusiastic, committed, and career focused.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to core building surveying duties including defect diagnosis.
• Involvement in external renovation schemes and internal common parts refurbishments.
• Work closely with senior surveyors and project managers.

Job description

A client of mine, a dynamic and multi-disciplinary property consultancy who are known for their technical expertise and progressive culture, are keen to speak with a talented Assistant or APC Building Surveyor, with a view to joining their London office.

Offering the successful Building Surveyor not only the opportunity to gain hands-on project experience across a wide range of sectors, but also a clearly structured route to chartership and beyond-within a supportive, knowledgeable team environment.

The Company’s Profile

With a strong presence across England and Wales, this consultancy delivers a full suite of surveying, engineering, project management, and fire safety services. They’re widely regarded for their work with high-risk buildings in the residential, education, and mixed-use sectors-including extensive experience with student accommodation and major façade remediation schemes. Their open, collaborative culture encourages innovation, creativity, and professional growth at every level.

The Assistant / APC Building Surveyor’s Role

The role offers a balance of advisory and project-led responsibilities. On the advisory side, you will gain exposure to core building surveying duties including defect diagnosis, planned maintenance programming, landlord & tenant matters, party wall work, reinstatement cost assessments, and general technical advice.

Project work will include external renovation schemes, internal common parts refurbishments, and private residential projects, alongside involvement in large-scale façade remediation. You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with senior surveyors and project managers, developing both your technical ability and client-facing confidence.

The Successful Assistant / APC Building Surveyor Will Have

Qualifications:

• A degree in Building Surveying or related field
• Aiming to become MRICS within 2 years

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant Building Surveying role
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Keen to develop both technically and professionally
• Confident communicator, both with clients and internal teams
• Enthusiastic, committed, and career focused

In Return?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• 25 days annual leave + discretionary time off over the Christmas period
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Clearly defined career development pathway
• Supportive APC programme with mentorship from senior surveyors
• Positive and collaborative working culture

If you’re an Assistant or APC Building Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.