Building Surveyor - Various Levels

Barker Associates; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary property consultancy in Birmingham is seeking Building Surveyors at various levels to develop their careers. Responsibilities include assisting with building surveys, preparing tender documents, and ensuring compliance across projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience, an interest in Building Surveying, and ideally strive for RICS Chartership. The role may allow for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Total Rewards Package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Interest in Building Surveying.
• Working towards or hoping to achieve RICS Chartership.
• MRICS Chartered.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building condition surveys and produce clear reports.
• Prepare tender documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance.

Skills

Building Surveying expertise

Experience with AutoCAD

Professionalism in client representation

Technical confidence

Education

A-Level qualifications

Relevant degree or strong working experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Barker Associates is an award winning, multi‑disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for Building Surveyors at various levels (Apprentice to Chartered) who are looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at our Birmingham office, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting and or the delivery of building surveying services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include

• Assisting with / Conducting building condition surveys and producing clear, insightful reports for clients.
• Supporting the preparation / Preparation of tender documentation – including drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Assisting / Issuing with tender submissions, contractor analysis, and the drafting / raising of JCT construction contracts.
• Taking part in / Organising re‑contract briefings and ensuring smooth project handovers with the team.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and health & safety compliance.
• Input / Manage fee projections for financial profiling across various projects
• Attending client and project meetings, representing the business with professionalism and technical confidence.
• Travelling to sites and client locations as required.

Apprentice level

• A-Level qualifications in line with UCAS requirements (or predicted)
• An interest in Building Surveying

Building Surveying

• A relevant degree or strong working experience
• Experience working with AutoCAD
• Working towards or hoping to achieve RICS Chartership
• MRICS Chartered

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 25 days (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on‑the‑job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first‑class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.