Junior Building Surveyor

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; West Malling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run building consultancy in West Malling is seeking a Junior Building Surveyor. This position offers structured development with strong mentorship and support towards chartership. The role involves assisting senior surveyors on commercial and residential projects, including inspections and preparation of reports. Ideal for a Building Surveyor looking for training and long-term career progression, within a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company benefits

Training opportunities

Career progression

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Seeking a Building Surveyor interested in structured development and support towards MRICS.
• Desire to work closely with senior professionals and gain broad exposure.
• Eager to assist with inspections, defect diagnosis, and various surveying tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building inspections and surveys across commercial properties.
• Support preparation of dilapidation reports under guidance.
• Collect, record and process survey data with training provided.

Skills

Building inspections

Report writing

Client liaison

Job description

Junior Building Surveyor

£30,000 - £40,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Company Bonus

West Malling

Are you a Building Surveyor seeking structured development, close collaboration with senior professionals, full support towards chartership, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to benefit from a company bonus?

This family‑run building consultancy, established 12 years ago, delivers high‑quality building surveying services across the commercial and residential sectors. With a strong reputation for professional and project‑led building surveying, the business offers a personal, hands‑on approach and continues to grow, supporting clients across a varied portfolio while investing heavily in the development and progression of its people.

In this role, you will support senior surveyors on a broad range of commercial and residential instructions, gaining hands‑on experience from the outset. You'll assist with inspections, defect diagnosis, dilapidations, refurbishments and fit‑out projects, while developing your report writing and site skills. With full support towards MRICS, this role offers varied work, strong mentorship and exposure to both office and London‑based projects.

This role would suit a Building Surveyor keen to develop their technical skills, work closely with senior professionals, and progress towards chartership while gaining broad exposure across commercial and residential projects within a supportive, growing consultancy.

The Role:

• Assisting with building inspections and surveys across commercial properties
• Supporting the preparation of dilapidation reports and related documentation under guidance
• Helping collect, record and process survey data, with training provided on equipment and systems
• Liaising with clients, contractors and consultants alongside senior surveyors

Monday to Friday, 9:00am‑5:00pm

The Person:

• Building Surveyor
• Looking for training and progression
• Work alongside 3 other surveyors
• Local to West Malling
• Reference: BBBH13918

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.