Graduate Building Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension

Healthcare after probation

Life insurance

Professional subscriptions paid

RICS APC support

Structured APC exposure

Flexible working hours

WFH one day per week after probation

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join its Birmingham Building Surveying team. You will support a wide range of consultancy services across the UK, with exposure to condition surveys, pre-acquisition due diligence, defect diagnosis and lifecycle assessments.

This role offers structured RICS graduate/APC support, flexible hours, and a pathway to Chartered status as part of a progressive six-month probation period and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying.
• Completion of a relevant year-out placement, or at least one year's Building Surveying experience following degree.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building condition surveys and inspections
• Supporting pre-acquisition and technical due diligence instructions
• Assisting with defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations
• Supporting the preparation of schedules, specifications and tender documentation
• Assisting with refurbishment and remedial works projects
• Supporting Contract Administration and project delivery
• Assisting with planned maintenance and lifecycle assessments
• Developing experience in dilapidations and Party Wall matters
• Supporting project and development monitoring
• Preparing professional reports and technical documentation
• Attending client and site meetings
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Travelling nationally where required
• Working towards the relevant RICS competencies as part of an APC programme

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent worker

Professional attitude

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Willingness to travel

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying

Job description

A well-established property and construction consultancy is looking to recruit a Graduate Building Surveyor to join its established Building Surveying team in Birmingham.The consultancy provides a broad range of professional services across the property and construction sector, with Building Surveying forming a key part of its multidisciplinary offering. The Building Surveying team works across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, leisure, industrial and logistics, giving graduates the opportunity to gain broad and varied experience.The role would suit a graduate who is looking to build a long-term career in Building Surveying and is keen to work towards becoming Chartered. The successful candidate will receive structured RICS graduate support and exposure to a wide range of Building Surveying services and projects.

Graduate Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• £26,000 - £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays
• Discretionary additional days over the Christmas period
• Pension
• Healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Life insurance
• Professional subscriptions paid
• RICS graduate/APC support
• Structured exposure towards the RICS competencies
• Flexible working hours
• One day per week working from home following successful completion of a six-month probationary period
• Opportunity to work across a varied range of sectors and projects

Graduate Building Surveyor Job Overview

Joining an established Building Surveying team, you will support the delivery of a broad range of consultancy services for clients across the UK. The team covers services including condition surveys, pre-acquisition and technical due diligence, defect diagnosis and building pathology, refurbishment and remedial works, design and specification, contract administration, planned maintenance, development monitoring, Party Wall and dilapidations.

The role will include

• Assisting with building condition surveys and inspections
• Supporting pre-acquisition and technical due diligence instructions
• Assisting with defect diagnosis and building pathology investigations
• Supporting the preparation of schedules, specifications and tender documentation
• Assisting with refurbishment and remedial works projects
• Supporting Contract Administration and project delivery
• Assisting with planned maintenance and lifecycle assessments
• Developing experience in dilapidations and Party Wall matters
• Supporting project and development monitoring
• Preparing professional reports and technical documentation
• Attending client and site meetings
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Travelling nationally where required
• Working towards the relevant RICS competencies as part of an APC programme

Graduate Building Surveyor Job Requirements

• RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying
• Completion of a relevant year-out placement, or at least one year's Building Surveying experience following completion of your degree
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in Building Surveying
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and professional approach
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to travel for work