Graduate Building Surveyor

Capital PCC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team in London. You will assist in building surveys, manage projects, and gain exposure to building safety schemes. The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree in Building Surveying or related discipline, a proactive approach, and a strong desire to progress towards RICS chartership. This role offers structured mentoring, a competitive salary, and flexible work options including two days from home weekly.

Benefits

Structured APC Support Programme

Pension Contribution (3%)

26 Days Holiday

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Private Health Care

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Training Support

Flexible Work Options

New Office with on-site gym and amenities

Qualifications

• ARICS accredited degree (or near completion) in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Genuine interest in progressing towards RICS chartership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out building surveys and condition reports.
• Support preparation of specifications and tender documentation.
• Help manage small-scale projects and administrative support.

Skills

Building construction understanding

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Proactive approach

Software tools interest

Education

ARICS accredited degree in Building Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Capital is a leader in providing value‑added, multidisciplinary property consultancy to a diverse range of clients. We achieve this through fostering success and building open relationships throughout every stage of the process.

Our commitment is to create lasting relationships by exceeding expectations and gaining trust through exceptional performance from every member of our team.

Since 2010, Capital has established strong partnerships through reliable service delivery, specialising in our work with social landlords, schools, listed buildings, heritage sites, academies, universities, commercial property owners, and developers.

Over the past two years, Capital has experienced significant growth, offering both new and existing employees the opportunity to develop professionally and personally within a progressive and dynamic business, looking ahead to a thriving decade and beyond.

In 2026, Capital’s new, state‑of‑the‑art head office in Whetstone, North London (just an 18‑minute tube ride from Euston station), will open. Designed with staff well‑being in mind, the new office will feature an on‑site gym available to all employees and a wide array of amenities and breakout spaces to make work as enjoyable as the work you’ll do.

Alongside our Whetstone office, we also have a smaller office in High Street Kensington, providing a central London base for client meetings and additional flexibility for our team.

If you would like to know more check out our About page.

The Role

Joining Capital as a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor gives you the opportunity to develop your career within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. Working alongside experienced Chartered Surveyors and project teams, you will gain exposure to major, multi‑million‑pound refurbishment, cladding remediation, and building safety schemes across London and the South East.

• Assist in carrying out building surveys, defect investigations, and condition reports across a wide range of property types.
• Support the preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.
• Help manage small‑scale projects and provide administrative support to larger, high‑profile schemes.
• Contribute to fire safety, cladding remediation, and refurbishment projects in collaboration with Capital’s Architecture, Fire Engineering, and Cost Consultancy teams.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and contractor progress meetings to gain hands‑on experience.
• Develop an understanding of building legislation, contracts (JCT, D&B), and the Building Safety Act.
• Receive structured APC support, mentoring, and continuous professional development opportunities

Life as a Building Surveyor at Capital

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Our structured training programme and mentoring ensure you gain exposure to all aspects of the profession—from inspections and reporting to project management and client interaction.

With Capital’s multidisciplinary environment, you’ll work alongside experts in Fire Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Structural Engineering—giving you a broad understanding of how different disciplines come together to deliver compliant and sustainable buildings.

Ideally, we are looking for

Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we’ve listed in this posting, so we’d encourage you to apply if you feel you’re close to the brief but not an exact match.

• ARICS accredited degree (or near completion) in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• A genuine interest in progressing towards RICS chartership and developing a long‑term career within the profession.
• A good understanding of building construction, materials, and maintenance principles.
• Awareness of current building regulations and construction industry standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A positive, proactive approach with the willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Team‑oriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and an interest in learning software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar.
• An enthusiasm for innovation, sustainability, and supporting the delivery of high‑quality, compliant projects.

Equal Opportunity

Capital PCC is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants are given equal opportunity, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, culture or sexual orientation.

Benefits & Perks

As well as a competitive salary we do our best to provide a number of other benefits and perks including:

• Structured APC Support Programme and mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors.
• Pension Contribution (3%)
• 26 Days Holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Private Health Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Training Support and one paid professional subscription
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Flexible Work Options: Work from home up to 2 days per week
• New Office in 2026 with an on‑site gym and amenities
• Smart Rewards: Discounts on retail, travel, and cinema tickets