BULLEN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED - Apprentice Building Surveying

Go Construct; Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Earn while you learn

Job summary

Bullen Developments Limited is offering an apprenticeship opportunity across property development and asset management, leading to a Building Control Surveyor integrated degree. The role is hands-on, working with Directors and seasoned staff.

The programme lasts four years with a 37.5 hour week, starting Monday 30 November 2026. Training includes on-site and college-based learning at UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (C/4) and Maths (C/4 or above) required.
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.
• Apprenticeship includes training with a college or training organisation.
• At least 20% of working hours spent training or studying.

Responsibilities

• Assist in costing various refurbishment/development opportunities to judge project viability.
• Organise quotes for repairs and maintenance for property assets.
• Oversee small on-site projects (landscaping, signage, building works).
• Assist in end of lease dilapidation works on commercial properties with external surveyors.
• Help establish baseline information for undeveloped land, including ground investigations.
• Assist in assessing new property or land opportunities.
• Assist in pricing infrastructure projects.
• Maintain project trackers and report progress to Directors.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative

Number skills

Initiative

Resourceful

Work independently

Education

GCSE English (C/4)

GCSE Maths (C/4)

Any (grade Any)

Tools

IT tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly adaptable and proactive individual to work directly with the Directors of Bullen Group Ltd, operating across property development, commercial and residential asset management and strategic land holdings. This role is varied and hands-on, requiring someone who is willing to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5.00pm.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 30 November 2026

Duration: 4 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

• Assisting to cost various refurbishment/development opportunities to help the team judge the viability of a project
• Organise quotes for repairs and maintenance relating to a range of property assets
• Oversee small on-site projects (e.g., landscaping, signage, building works)
• Assist in managing end of lease dilapidation works on commercial properties, alongside our external building surveyors
• Help establish ‘baseline’ information for undeveloped land in company ownership. This could include assisting to commission ground investigation reports, surveys etc.
• Assist the team to assess new property or land opportunities.
• Assisting in pricing up infrastructure projects.
• Maintain project trackers for ongoing developments and report progress to Directors.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Your training course

Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)

Your training plan

• One day per week dedicated virtual learning
• On site training with a qualified team

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Any (grade Any)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Initiative
• Resourceful
• work independently
• problem solving

About this company

Bullen Group Ltd was founded in 1971. Based a short distance from the historic city of Norwich, the company delivers commercial and residential developments in the Eastern region. The company has been successful in building strong client relationships and delivering award winning projects.

https://www.bullengroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Earn while you learn

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Quantity Surveyor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BULLEN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050968.