Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers hands-on experience on varied projects while pursuing chartership. Ideal candidates will have a RICS-accredited degree and experience in delivering capital projects. Strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. The company offers APC support and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

APC Support

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ relevant experience in a consultancy or client-facing role.
• Working towards MRICS/MCIOB.
• Familiarity with JCT or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Support senior colleagues with project delivery and client liaison.
• Conduct condition and measured surveys, defect analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience with small to medium capital projects

Education

RICS-accredited BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive Salary + APC Support + Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor to join their established and dynamic team in Manchester, covering the North West and surrounding regions.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a motivated individual looking to build their career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, working on varied and high-profile projects across both the public and private sectors.

You will gain hands-on experience delivering the full range of Building Surveying services and benefit from a structured pathway towards chartership, with excellent mentoring and professional development support.

The Role:

• Assist on a range of projects across multiple sectors (education, government, healthcare, infrastructure)
• Support senior colleagues with project delivery, contract administration and client liaison
• Conduct condition and measured surveys, defect analysis, and prepare technical reports and specifications
• Support in the design and implementation of refurbishment and small to medium capital projects
• Carry out due diligence surveys and professional building surveying services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and project management disciplines

Requirements:

• RICS-accredited BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or similar
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience in a consultancy or client-facing role
• Working towards MRICS/MCIOB
• Experience delivering small to medium capital projects (up to £250k ideally)
• Strong communication skills with a desire to develop client relationships
• Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit is advantageous
• Familiarity with JCT or NEC contracts
• Awareness of CDM 2015 and recent Building Safety Act requirements

Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
[e-mail]
01792 362 010