Client Side Assistant / APC Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK property company is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their in-house team in Birmingham. This role offers a salary of £35,000–£50,000, depending on experience, along with a discretionary bonus and full benefits package. The successful candidate will be responsible for refurbishments, inspections, and supporting investment strategies. Experience in commercial property is preferred. The position allows for hybrid working with structured APC support for career progression.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Structured APC support

Career progression

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Building Surveying experience, ideally on the APC pathway.
• Experience in commercial property is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct refurbishments, CAT A/B fit-outs, and improvement works.
• Execute planned maintenance programmes and asset upgrades.
• Perform building inspections, surveys, and technical due diligence.
• Support investment, acquisition, and disposal strategies.

Skills

Building Surveying experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A major UK property company is looking to hire a Building Surveyor with 2-5 years of experience to join their in-house team. This is a client-side role offering a wide variety of work across a multi-billion-pound commercial property portfolio.

You'll be part of a growing, collaborative team that actively supports APC candidates and offers long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Refurbishments, CAT A/B fit-outs and improvement works
• Planned maintenance programmes and asset upgrades
• Dilapidations and tenant negotiations
• Building inspections, surveys, and technical due diligence
• Supporting investment, acquisition, and disposal strategies

You’ll work closely with senior surveyors and asset managers, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial assets.

What they’re looking for

• 2-5 years of Building Surveying experience (consultancy or client side)
• Ideally on your APC pathway (or recently qualified)
• Experience in commercial property is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to learn, get stuck in, and take on responsibility

What’s on offer

• £35,000–£50,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus and full benefits package
• Structured APC support and mentoring
• Career progression within a major UK property company
• Exposure to a wide range of assets and projects
• Supportive, experienced in-house team
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)