Graduate Building Surveyor

Carrington West; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor or Assistant Building Surveyor to support residential and mixed-use development projects. This role offers hands-on experience combined with structured training towards professional chartership, within a supportive team focused on career progression.

Benefits

Ongoing support and structured training towards professional chartership

Clear career progression path

Exposure to impactful community-focused projects

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude.
• Eagerness to work towards RICS or CIOB chartership.

Responsibilities

• Supporting contract administration and Employer's Agent duties.
• Assisting in preparation of tender and contract documentation.
• Monitoring progress on-site, preparing client reports.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Interest in construction

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management or similar

Job description

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional ready to build your future in construction consultancy? A well-established and highly regarded firm in Southampton that's looking to appoint a Graduate Building Surveyor or Assistant Building Surveyor to support their growing portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that values development and offers real progression. You'll be joining a supportive team in a role that combines hands-on project experience with structured training and mentorship towards RICS or CIOB chartership.

The Role:
You'll be working closely with senior surveyors and project managers to deliver projects on behalf of housing associations, local authorities, and private developers. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supporting contract administration and Employer's Agent duties
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documentation
• Monitoring progress on site and preparing client reports
• Attending and chairing project meetings
• Ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards

It's a varied and people-focused role, ideal for someone who wants to grow their knowledge of development, construction, and project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a similar field
• A proactive attitude and strong communication skills
• Interest in construction, development, and consultancy work
• Eagerness to work towards chartered status (RICS or CIOB)
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer:

• Ongoing support and structured training towards professional chartership
• A clear career progression path within a respected consultancy
• Exposure to impactful, community-focused projects
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits

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.