Graduate Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their established team. This role offers valuable on-the-job experience across various sectors, providing exposure to prestigious projects while the successful candidate pursues Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree classification 2:2 or above in a RICS-approved field.
• Ambition to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration tasks and attend related meetings.
• Conduct building surveys, recording findings accurately.
• Prepare dilapidations schedules and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Contract Administration

Building Surveys

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a RICS-approved discipline

Job description

Graduate Building Surveyor

Overview

Our client is one of the largest teams of Chartered Building Surveyors in the property sector, with offices across the UK. They offer extensive experience, expertise, and local knowledge to support clients at every stage of property investment, ownership, and occupation.

They collaborate with a diverse range of clients to manage property portfolios, projects, and transactions. Due to their continued success, they are seeking a talented Graduate Building Surveyor to join their multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cambridge.

The Role

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will gain valuable on-the-job experience working on prestigious projects across various sectors, including residential, educational, industrial, and commercial developments.

Their client base includes large retail companies, local authorities, schools, universities, contractors, and developers, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with contract administration, including attending meetings, writing specifications, procuring tenders, preparing contract documents, and conducting progress inspections.
2. Undertake building surveys, recording and summarising findings concisely.
3. Support the team on complex multi-disciplinary schemes.
4. Assist with the analysis and reporting of building defects.
5. Prepare schedules of dilapidations and negotiate settlements.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) in a RICS-approved discipline.
• Ambition to achieve Chartered Building Surveyor status, with full support and guidance.

Additional Information

Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Building Surveying professionals interested in future opportunities. Carrington West's Property & Building Control division is the fastest-growing in the country, with a team combining over 50+ years of experience.

For more information, please contact Jack James at Carrington West on 07512 727 051.

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