Graduate Building Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join a vibrant consultancy team in Bamber Bridge. This role offers exposure to diverse projects across various sectors, providing invaluable experience in building inspections, design solutions, and project delivery. You'll work alongside seasoned Chartered Surveyors, gaining insights into client briefs and contributing to impactful building projects. With a focus on professional development and mentorship, you'll be supported on your journey to achieve Chartered status. Join a company dedicated to community and social value, and build a rewarding career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

BUPA optional scheme

Company sick pay

Onsite Nursery

Onsite gym access

Company Doctor

Virtual GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, from placements or post-graduation employment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Undertake measured and condition surveys and defect analysis.
• Assist in managing building contracts and monitor small works contracts.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and schedules of works.

Skills

Building Surveying

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

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Client:

Eric Wright Group

Location:

Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role overview

At the Eric Wright Group, we have a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted. We prioritize people, community, and social value.

Eric Wright Partnerships provides bespoke consultancy and development services that identify efficiencies and deliver health, education, and public and private sector estates that serve their users. Our collaborations enable us to transform estates for a sustainable future.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join our vibrant Building Consultancy team in Preston, Lancashire. This role offers exposure to projects across private, healthcare, education, local authorities, and public sectors. From early design to project completion, you'll gain experience in building inspections, design solutions, measured surveys, and condition reports. Working with experienced Chartered Surveyors and supported by our team, you'll help develop client briefs and contribute to building projects.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with 1–3 years' experience seeking career advancement. We offer growth opportunities, mentorship, professional development, structured training, project exposure, and support for your RICS APC journey to achieve Chartered status and build a long-term career with us.

Join us to build something great for your future and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing:

1. Undertake measured and condition surveys and defect analysis.
2. Assist in managing building contracts, maintaining contractual and fiscal control.
3. Monitor small works contracts and conduct site visits.
4. Perform snagging inspections to monitor quality and workmanship.
5. Prepare specifications, drawings, and schedules of works.
6. Lead project design and delivery from inception to completion.
7. Conduct defect diagnosis inspections and prepare reports with recommendations.
8. Prepare health and safety information pre-construction.
9. Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants.

About you:

1. Experience in a similar role, from placements or post-graduation employment.
2. A degree in Building Surveying or expected graduation this year.
3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
5. Proficient in IT, especially AutoCAD.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Working hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday
• Enhanced annual leave: starting at 26 days + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Learning and development: opportunities for technical skills, upskilling, compliance, governance, and career growth
• Pension: 6.5% employer contribution
• BUPA: optional scheme, including family coverage (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay: up to 20 days full pay annually
• Group Income Protection: 50% of salary for long-term illness, up to 3 years
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave: maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and more
• Onsite Nursery: Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with discounted childcare
• Onsite gym: free access at Head Office
• Company Doctor: available for health concerns
• Virtual GP: 24/7 access for medical advice
• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme for support and counselling
• Mental Health support: via NHS-approved Thrive app for stress management and relaxation
• Savings scheme: to save for future needs
• Recognition awards: for long service and milestones
• Health and wellbeing strategy: comprehensive support for physical, emotional, financial, and career health

What we do:

As an award-winning leader in property and construction, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates excellence in civil engineering, construction, development, property, and facilities management, fostering long-term relationships with clients and partners.

Our ethos:

Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a business with a social purpose, reinvesting profits into charitable causes. This structure provides stability and supports long-term strategies.

We are proud of our passionate colleagues who embody our values and strive to make a difference in communities daily.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting staff and client welfare. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS or Disclosure Scotland check and must provide proof of right to work in the UK. We promote equal opportunities, inclusion, and fairness, ensuring our workplaces are accessible and welcoming.

OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT | TRUST & INTEGRITY | QUALITY | TALENT | RELIABILITY