Graduate Building Surveyor +2

Gateley; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible working options

Job summary

Gateley is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to support the Building Surveying team in Nottingham. The role involves inspecting and advising on the design, construction, and maintenance of various buildings and sites.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc and relevant experience in surveying practices and CDM regulations. You'll receive coaching and have access to a diverse range of development opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual bonuses and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting engineering and surveying.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and Building Legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Building Surveying team with inspections and advice.
• Prepare reports, schedules of work and specifications.
• Design and oversee works to current technical standards.

Skills

Consulting engineering knowledge

Surveying practices

Architectural planning

CDM Regulations 2015 understanding

Experience working to deadlines

Education

BSc / MSc

Job description

About The Role

The Graduate Building Surveyor +2 is expected to support the Building Surveying team, and work with them to provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Working with the Surveying team to inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.
• Inspections to involve acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations.
• To prepare reports, schedules of work and works specifications.
• To design and oversee works using recognised building contracts and to current technical standards.
• To develop an understanding and apply other relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning.
• At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulation.

The team

Gateley Smithers Purslow is a multi‑disciplinary independent private practice established in 1978, which specialises in civil and structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture and planning, insurance claims, and heritage conservation. The company includes highly skilled professionals such as Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers, and Architects, who operate across the UK within the insurance market. The firm is committed to providing practical and workable solutions for building and infrastructure projects, serving a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors. Gateley Smithers Purslow holds an LR ISO 9001 certified Quality Managed System and has achieved Investors in People Platinum status, proving its commitment to creating a people‑focused culture.

The person

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• BSc / MSc
• Experience and working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications.
• Experience and understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation.
• Experience of working to deadlines.

About Us

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, we offer a great development and progression opportunities that reward your commitment and loyalty. We provide a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.

In addition, we offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan, and many more benefits (grade‑dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

Diversity, inclusion and well being

Diversity, inclusion and well‑being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as a gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment screening checks, including eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references from previous employers, relevant to the role and varying per role.