Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor, Cambridge

Turner Property Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will deliver building surveying services on various projects, prepare professional reports, and engage with clients. Key qualifications include a relevant RICS-accredited degree and familiarity with building pathology and surveying tools. This role offers a supportive environment for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Structured APC support

Varied workload

Ongoing CPD

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a buildings surveying role preferred.
• Enrolled on the RICS APC Building Surveying Pathway.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of building surveying services across a range of projects.
• Preparing high-quality professional reports and documentation.
• Managing time effectively across multiple instructions.
• Engaging confidently with clients and contributing to business development.

Skills

Strong understanding of building pathology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

RICS-accredited degree (minimum 2:1)

Tools

NBS platforms

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor to join their expanding Building Surveying team in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most respected teams of Chartered Surveyors, supporting a broad client base across education, commercial, retail, industrial, and residential sectors.

As part of a dynamic, supportive team that includes Project Managers and Building Services Engineers, you'll work on a variety of professional and project-led instructions – ranging from dilapidations and schedules of condition to technical due diligence, defect diagnosis, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of building surveying services across a wider range of projects
• Preparing high-quality professional reports and documentation
• Managing your time effectively across multiple instructions
• Engaging confidently with clients and contributing to business development activities
• Supporting and learning from experienced professionals as you progress toward Chartership

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant RICS-accredited degree (minimum 2:1)
• Prior experience in a buildings surveying role (postgraduate preferred)
• Enrolled on the RICS APC Building Surveying Pathway
• Strong understanding of building pathology, inspection, design & specification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and NBS platforms

What You'll Receive:

• Structured APC support from experienced Supervisors and Counsellors
• A varied and comprehensive workload to support your APC competencies
• Exposure to a wide range of sectors and surveying services
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative and ambitious team environment

This is an ideal role for an ambitious building surveyor who is eager to qualify, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a high-performing consultancy environment.