Graduate Building Surveyor - Hertfordshire

Zodiac Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of Chartered Surveyors in Hertfordshire is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their expanding team. This role involves a variety of Building Surveying tasks across commercial and private sectors, offering a chance to gain valuable experience. The ideal candidate should possess a RICS accredited degree, strong IT, communication and organisational skills, and have a genuine interest in long-term career development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package provided.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Long-term service bonus

Qualifications

• RICS accredited degree in Building Surveying preferred, or related pathways.
• Previous experience within the property or construction industry is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications.
• Create Schedule of Condition & Dilapidations reports.
• Conduct acquisition surveys and assess building pathology.
• Perform reinstatement cost assessments.
• Develop planned preventative maintenance programs.
• Handle party wall matters.
• Execute general property consultancy tasks.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

RICS accredited degree in Building Surveying or related

Job description

Overview

Graduate Building Surveyor - Hertfordshire

£25,000 - £37,500 (DOE)

About the Company

A well-established and respected firm of Chartered Surveyors based in Hertfordshire is looking to grow its Building Consultancy team with the addition of a Graduate Building Surveyor. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary practice, you'll be working across a variety of commercial property projects, making it an excellent environment to gain broad, hands-on experience and progress your career.

The company prides itself on delivering high-quality service and supporting the personal development of its team, having built a reputation for both client care and nurturing long-term career growth among its employees.

The Role

This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of Building Surveying activities for clients across the commercial, institutional, and private sectors. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Preparing designs and specifications
• Schedule of Condition & Dilapidations reports
• Acquisition surveys and building pathology
• Reinstatement cost assessments
• Planned preventative maintenance programs
• Party wall matters
• General property consultancy tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will have a RICS accredited degree (Building Surveying preferred, though related pathways such as Project Management are welcome). Previous experience within the property or construction industry would be an advantage, but more importantly, we’re looking for someone keen to learn and grow within the business.

You should also have

• Strong IT, communication, and organisational skills
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A genuine interest in a long-term role with opportunities for career development

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £37,500 (based on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Mileage allowance
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Long-term service bonus