Building Surveyor

Workman LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Full-time contract (35 hours/week)

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare, life insurance & wellness

Long service holidays & birthday off

Gym membership & cycle to work

Social events & referral bonus

Job summary

Workman LLP seeks a Building Surveyor trainee through its Graduate Pathways, offering hands-on experience and early client exposure within the Building Consultancy team. You will inspect properties, prepare reports, support project management, and pursue APC/Chartered status.

The programme includes industry events, IOSH, and structured support toward professional qualifications and career development in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree with a minimum 2:2 classification (or equivalent).
• Non-RICS degree with a minimum 2:2 classification.
• 96 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) and GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent); OR Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction with minimum DD profile and GCSE 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking building inspections and property surveys.
• Preparing schedules of condition, dilapidations, and defect reports.
• Assisting with contract administration and project management duties.
• Supporting refurbishment, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Preparing specifications, reports, and technical advice for clients.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry standards.
• Assisting clients with planned maintenance strategies and asset improvement programmes.
• Working closely with colleagues and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• A genuine interest in buildings, construction, and the built environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A willingness to work across different locations, both on-site and in the office.
• A proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of your professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

Non-RICS degree (2:2)

Apprenticeship in Surveying/Construction (DD)

Job description

You'll join our Building Consultancy team, working across a diverse range of commercial properties and projects. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience and early client exposure, helping you build confidence and develop professional relationships in real-world environments. You'll work alongside experienced Building Surveyors and collaborate with colleagues across Property Management, ESG, Facilities Management, and other service lines, gaining valuable insight into the wider commercial property industry. As part of the programme, you'll attend external industry events and forums, complete your IOSH certification, and receive structured support towards your professional qualifications and career development. This position is full-time, combining practical on-the-job experience with formal learning and professional development opportunities. Available Pathways Graduate Pathways RICS-Accredited Degree

Graduate Pathways - RICS-Accredited Degree

• 24-month programme designed to support you in completing the APC and becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor.

Non-RICS Accredited Degree

• 30-month programme designed to support you in completing an MSc in Building Surveying alongside the APC, leading to Chartered Building Surveyor status.

Apprentice Pathway Building Surveying Degree Apprenticeship

• 5-year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Building Surveying and the APC to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

What You'll Do As a Building Surveyor

• Undertaking building inspections and property surveys.
• Preparing schedules of condition, dilapidations, and defect reports.
• Assisting with contract administration and project management duties.
• Supporting refurbishment, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Preparing specifications, reports, and technical advice for clients.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry standards.
• Assisting clients with planned maintenance strategies and asset improvement programmes.
• Working closely with colleagues and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. A genuine interest in buildings, construction, and the built environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A willingness to work across different locations, both on-site and in the office.
• A proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of your professional development.

Entry Requirements – Graduate Applicants – RICS-Accredited Degree Pathway

• RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree with a minimum 2:2 classification (or equivalent).

Entry Requirements – Non-RICS Degree Pathway

• Non-cognate, non-RICS accredited degree with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Entry Requirements – Apprentice Applicants

• 96 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) and GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent);
• OR
• An Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile (or equivalent qualification), plus GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

About Workman

As the UK's leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. The first 6 months you will be required to work in the office full time
• A full-time contract (35 hours a week)
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus.