Building Surveyor

Altura Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension (double matched up to 10%)

Flexible annual leave (buy/sell options)

Private medical and dental insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee discounts and perks platform

Recognition and long-service awards

Job summary

Altura Search is looking for a Graduate / Building Surveyor to join their London & South East team. This position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and a structured APC programme with dedicated mentoring.

The successful candidate will engage in various responsibilities, including condition surveys, project management, and maintaining client relationships within a dynamic consultancy environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the building surveying field.

Qualifications

• Currently working towards MRICS (APC pathway).
• Awareness of JCT / NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of health & safety and regulatory requirements (CDM, Building Safety).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking condition surveys and defect diagnosis.
• Preparing professional reports and technical documentation.
• Supporting and delivering Contract Administration and Project Management duties.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality service.

Skills

0-5 years Building Surveying experience

Understanding of construction technology

Strong report writing and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proactive and team-oriented

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or RICS-accredited equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Graduate / Building Surveyor – London & South East – up to £45,000 salary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Building Surveyor to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy within their London & South East team.

The firm boasts a 100% APC pass rate over the past 9 years for their Building Surveyors with a really structured support system, including a full mock interview process 6 months before sitting, led by in-house APC assessors, alongside presentation coaching and tailored guidance.

The building surveying team have a dynamic, collaborative environment delivering work across public and private sector clients, including education, healthcare, defence, central government and infrastructure.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects, responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis and technical due diligence
• Preparing professional reports, specifications, schedules of work and technical documentation
• Supporting and delivering Contract Administration and Project Management duties
• Assisting with pre- and post-contract activities under JCT and NEC contracts
• Contributing to refurbishment, maintenance and small-to-medium capital projects
• Supporting sustainability, building safety and compliance requirements (including CDM 2015)
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Assisting in maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality service
• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or RICS-accredited equivalent
• 0-5 years Building Surveying experience
• Currently working towards MRICS (APC pathway)
• Understanding of construction technology, building pathology and project delivery
• Awareness of JCT / NEC contracts and pre- and post-contract duties
• Knowledge of health & safety and regulatory requirements (CDM, Building Safety)
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (AutoCAD / Revit beneficial)
• Proactive, team-oriented and keen to develop within a consultancy environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• Competitive salary up to £45,000
• Structured APC programme with dedicated mentoring and training support
• Defined contribution pension (double matched up to 10%)
• Flexible annual leave (buy/sell options)
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee discounts and perks platform
• Charity and volunteering initiatives
• Recognition and long-service awards
• Strong focus on career progression within a global consultancy

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor looking to gain exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors, while progressing toward Chartership within a structured and supportive environment.