Building Surveyor

slihrms; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

APC programme

Professional training

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in London & South East is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join its Building Surveying Practice. You will undertake surveys, prepare reports, and support project delivery across refurbishment and capital schemes.

The role supports APC progression with structured training, supervision, and access to digital tools. A client‑facing, collaborative environment offers growth across public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited).
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys and defect diagnosis.
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of work and technical drawings.
• Project management support across refurbishment and capital projects.
• Assist with health and safety and CDM 2015 compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client briefs.

Skills

Building surveying

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

MRICS on track

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Overview

About the job
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Our Buildings & Places team proudly delivers some of the most high‑profile construction and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. This is made possible by our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and commitment to quality. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative environment where you are supported to realise your full potential.
Our Building Surveying Practice continues to grow, and we are seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join our London & South East team. You'll operate within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, delivering a wide range of Building Surveying services to a diverse client base including public sector, private sector, education, defence, central government and infrastructure organisations.
This role offers excellent career progression potential for individuals working towards Chartership, with strong ambitions to develop technical, professional and project delivery capabilities within a forward‑thinking consultancy. You will benefit from our structured APC programme, technical training sessions, an assigned Supervisor and Counsellor, and access to industry‑leading digital tools and methodologies.

Your role

Technical & Professional Services

• Working across a number of regional projects in different sectors and providing a range of building surveying duties.
• Undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis and technical due diligence ; maintaining awareness of industry developments and best practice.
• Preparing professional reports, schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.

Project Delivery

• Project Management and Contract Administration across a range of sectors.
• Pre‑and post‑contract activities under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects appropriate to your experience and competency level.
• Leading the design and delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and small‑to‑medium capital projects.
• Contributing to sustainability and building safety assessments, including compliance with CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Helping to maintain strong client relationships and ensuring high‑quality service delivery, with support from senior colleagues where required.
• Participating in team knowledge-sharing, CPD and professional development activities.
• Contributing to quality assurance, best practice initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Understanding the principles of quality, health and safety, and environmental management within project delivery.

About you

Qualifications & Training

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited degree) or equivalent.
• Actively working towards professional membership, namely MRICS or equivalent.

Skills & Experience

• A developing foundation of building surveying knowledge, preferably with experience gained through placements, internships or post‑graduate roles.
• Awareness of design and construction processes, building pathology, statutory compliance and project delivery, particularly in refurbishment and extension projects.
• Experience delivering pre‑and post‑contract project management activities.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
• An awareness of the application of standard forms of building contracts (e.g. JCT and NEC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, Revit or digital surveying tools is advantageous.
• Experience in sectors such as education, local authorities, healthcare, central government or infrastructure is desirable.

Behaviours

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player with initiative, curiosity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and work on a variety of sites.
• Commitment to supporting senior colleagues in delivering a profitable, high‑performing team environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry