Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy seeks a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor in Manchester. This role offers a chance to work on high-profile projects while receiving mentorship towards chartership. The ideal candidate will embody strong communication skills and possess a relevant degree, contributing to project success across public and private sectors.

Benefits

APC Support

Mentorship and professional development

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a consultancy or client-facing role.
• Working towards MRICS/MCIOB accreditation.
• Familiarity with JCT or NEC contracts and CDM 2015 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist on diverse projects including education, government, and healthcare.
• Conduct surveys, prepare reports, and support project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conduct due diligence surveys.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Development

AutoCAD

Defect Analysis

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