Graduate Building Surveyor

Bruntwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Annual bonus

Volunteer day

Sabbatical option

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension matching

Staff discounts

Learning fund

Job summary

Bruntwood in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join a multi-disciplinary team at the head office in the heart of Manchester City Centre—Union on Albert Square.

You’ll be involved in asset management, life cycle planning and project delivery across a portfolio, applying specialist knowledge to support ambitious city-building goals.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying.
• A positive collaborator, with the role being client side you'll work closely with internal development/operations and finance teams.
• A passion for developing sustainable and innovative spaces, enjoying the process of thinking creatively and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Input into and contribute to company-wide projects/initiatives where related to your area.
• Work with internal experts to make sure we meet asset standards and sustainability objectives.
• Work with senior colleagues and contribute to wider pieces of work which align to the wider strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand their business needs and priorities from a Building Consultancy perspective and provide support, expertise and advice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand their business needs and priorities from a Building Consultancy perspective for specific projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects within your portfolio using your knowledge of internal and external best practice, including life cycle analysis and preparation of service charge major project plans.
• Learn to deliver projects from low to medium value and complexity, for assets and required Cat A & B fit-outs, using innovative and progressive solutions.

Skills

Collaborative

Problem solving

Sustainability mindset

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

At Bruntwood, we are led by one purpose: Creating Thriving Cities. Our deep connection with the cities we work in sets us apart; and for more than fifty years, everything we have achieved has been with this purpose in mind.

We aim to reflect the communities we work in. Welcoming diverse opinions, creative ideas and talent enables us to understand our customers and communities better, and see the world a little differently.

Some examples of our varied portfolio include: Foundation , Abney Hall , and Atria

Have a look at these videos to give an insight into who we are:

Bruntwood Places

Sustainability at Bruntwood

This role will be based at our head office based in the heart of Manchester City Centre - Union on Albert Square.

Job purpose

The Graduate Building Surveyor is a key multi-disciplined role that touches all aspects of looking after building assets within a wider portfolio inclusive of extensive project management activity. This role is one that works as part of a team within a matrix but with the freedom to use your specialist knowledge and creative thinking, to solve problems that support your wider team to achieve their ambitious goals.

What we're looking for

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying
• A positive collaborator, with the role being client side you'll work closely with internal development/operations and finance teams.
• A passion for developing sustainable and innovative spaces, enjoying the process of thinking creatively and problem solving

What you'll be doing

• Input into and contribute to company-wide projects/initiatives where related to your area.
• Work with internal experts to make sure we meet asset standards and sustainability objectives.
• Work with senior colleagues and contribute to wider pieces of work which align to the wider strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand their business needs and priorities from a Building Consultancy perspective and provide support, expertise and advice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand their business needs and priorities from a Building Consultancy perspective for specific projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects within your portfolio using your knowledge of internal and external best practice, including life cycle analysis and preparation of service charge major project plans.
• Learn to deliver projects from low to medium value and complexity, for assets and required Cat A & B fit-outs, using innovative and progressive solutions.

We really believe that if you're brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that's not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• Company bonus - paid annually
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.