Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Birthday off

Hybrid working

RICS fees paid

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor to join the Manchester team. You will gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio, supporting senior surveyors on inspections, defect diagnoses, and project delivery.

Hybrid working is available with a preference for office days; projects range from £10k to £1m across commercial and residential work, offering long-term development toward RICS qualification.

Qualifications

• Graduate or early-career Building Surveyor
• Working towards or interested in achieving RICS qualification
• Strong interest in developing a career within building surveying
• Good understanding of building construction and surveying principles
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Supporting experienced Building Surveyors across a broad range of instructions
• Assisting with building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
• Supporting defect identification and technical assessments
• Assisting with the preparation of professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
• Supporting refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
• Gaining exposure to façade and cladding-related projects
• Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
• Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Assisting with projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Supporting tendering and procurement processes
• Monitoring project progress, quality and costs
• Liaising with clients, contractors and consultants

Skills

Building surveying

Defect identification

Contract administration

Project delivery

Client liaison

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor

Location

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package

£30,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services.

With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach. The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor who is keen to develop their skills, gain broad industry experience and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team, you will gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work.

You will support experienced surveyors across a range of instructions, developing your knowledge of building inspections, defect diagnosis, reporting, refurbishment, maintenance and project delivery. Projects range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million, giving you exposure to a broad range of work from smaller repair and maintenance projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.

The role will provide the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors and consultants while developing your technical knowledge and professional confidence. You will receive support and guidance from experienced members of the team, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay. The role is based from the Manchester office, with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office.

This role would suit a graduate or early-career Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity within a consultancy where they can learn, develop and progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting experienced Building Surveyors across a broad range of instructions
• Assisting with building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
• Supporting defect identification and technical assessments
• Assisting with the preparation of professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
• Supporting refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
• Gaining exposure to façade and cladding-related projects
• Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
• Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
• Assisting with projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Supporting tendering and procurement processes
• Monitoring project progress, quality and costs
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Assisting with project and contract documentation
• Supporting the wider team across a varied workload
• Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops
• Working towards professional development and RICS progression

The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate or early-career Building Surveyor
• Ideally working towards or interested in achieving RICS qualification
• Strong interest in developing a career within building surveying
• Good understanding of building construction and surveying principles
• Commercial property and/or apartment experience desirable
• Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance or defect work advantageous
• Interest in façade and/or cladding-related work desirable
• Confident and professional manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Commercially aware with a willingness to learn
• Organised and able to manage priorities effectively
• Ambitious and motivated to develop within a consultancy environment
• Relevant Building Surveying qualification or degree
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Package
• RICS fees paid
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension
• Birthday off
• Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working
• Close support and mentoring from experienced surveyors
• Varied commercial and residential projects
• Projects ranging from approximately £10,000 to £1 million
• Exposure to building surveying, refurbishment and project work
• Opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills
• Clear long-term career progression
• Predominantly North West-based work
• Occasional London travel
• A close-knit, collaborative consultancy environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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