Graduate Building Surveyor

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy offers a Graduate Building Surveyor role focusing on hands-on experience across diverse sectors like social housing and NHS. You'll receive dedicated APC support and mentorship from seasoned Chartered Surveyors, with clear progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Dedicated APC support

Competitive starting salary

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline (RICS-accredited preferred).
• Ambitious and proactive with interest in progressing to Chartered status (MRICS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering core building surveying services including defect analysis.
• Develop technical knowledge across sectors such as social housing and education.
• Build strong client relationships and commercial awareness.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for a Graduate Building Surveyor role where you can grow in a supportive consultancy known for developing talent from graduate level all the way to senior leadership?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Building Surveying graduate to gain hands-on experience across a range of projects and sectors, including social housing, education, and NHS (with the practice actively expanding into new areas).

You will receive dedicated support towards your APC and be mentored by experienced Chartered Surveyors, two of whom started as graduates and are now leading teams within the business.

The Opportunity:

• Assist in delivering core building surveying services:
  • Defect analysis and building pathology
  • Contract administration
  • Specification writing and technical reports
  • Schedules of condition and acquisition surveys
• Develop technical knowledge across sectors including social housing, education, NHS, and commercial.
• Build strong client relationships and develop your commercial awareness.
• Benefit from clear progression opportunities in a practice with an outstanding track record of promoting from within.

Candidate Profile:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline (RICS-accredited preferred).
• Ambitious and proactive, with a genuine interest in progressing to Chartered status (MRICS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Why Join?

• Competitive starting salary of £26,000 - £27,000.
• Dedicated APC support and mentoring.
• Genuine progression opportunities-many of the team have advanced from Graduate level to senior leadership roles.
• A collaborative, supportive culture with regular social events and an excellent work-life balance.

If you don't meet every requirement, don't worry. Apply - we're open to discussing how your experience might align with the role or other opportunities.

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on023 93876 [e-mail]

Even if you're not actively looking for a new role, we encourage Building Surveying professionals to get in touch for future opportunities. Carrington West's Property & Building Control division is one of the fastest-growing in the UK, and we have over 50 years of combined experience in the industry.