Trainee Associate Surveyor 2025 Dorset

LSL Property Services Plc; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major property services provider in the UK is seeking motivated candidates for the Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme. Join our established team to develop into a skilled surveyor through a detailed training programme, extensive mentoring, and support for professional accreditation. This opportunity offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a company car or allowance and pension.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification

Company car or allowance

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance (post-qualification)

Death in service benefit

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet eligibility for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation.
• Excellent communication skills and team relationship-building abilities are needed.
• Strong knowledge of Residential Building Pathology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape the company's future as a trainee surveyor.
• Participate in a comprehensive training programme.
• Gain experience in a wide range of property types and scenarios.

Skills

Passion for property

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited degree

RICS approved HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3

Completion of SAVA Diploma

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Trainee Associate Surveyor 2025 Dorset, Dorset

Client: LSL Property Services Plc

Location: Dorset, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9963142e61e9

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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Job Locations

UK-Dorset

Job Profile

Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme

As the future of surveying, our trainee surveyors play a vital role in shaping our company. Surveying is in our DNA, and we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of property experts. If you’re considering training to be a residential surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve developed a comprehensive training programme in collaboration with our experienced technical experts, exposing trainees to a wide range of property types and scenarios. You will also benefit from an established mentoring scheme.

We pride ourselves on our heritage, friendly and resourceful central team, and commitment to personal and professional development. Our benefits include flexible schemes, Share Save, BAYE, and a unique approach to incentive earnings.

We are now inviting applications for our 2025 intake of trainees. It’s a good time to become a surveyor and an even better time to join us.

Locations for 2025 include:

• Dorset/Weymouth
• Newcastle
• Northumberland
• Chelmsford and Southend
• Taunton/Bridgewater
• Reading
• West London/Uxbridge/Ealing
• North London/Enfield
• Chelsea/Mayfair
• Guildford
• Slough
• Carmarthen
• Coventry
• Newport
• Preston
• Blackpool
• West Cumbria
• South West London
• Londonderry/Derry/Ballymena/Cookstown/Belfast
• Central Bristol
• Swindon
• Shrewsbury
• South Devon
• Darlington
• Torquay
• Plymouth
• Inverness
• Edinburgh
• Wigan
• Reigate
• Worthing
• Doncaster
• Sheffield
• Chester
• Cambridge

To be considered, candidates must meet eligibility for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have a strong knowledge of Residential Building Pathology. The criteria include:

• A RICS or CIOB accredited degree or postgraduate qualification plus at least one year of relevant work experience.
• A RICS approved HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma, BTEC, or foundation degree plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Over four years of relevant experience.

Full criteria are available on the RICS website. We are also interested in candidates who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.

Do you have what it takes to join our team? Consider:

• Eligibility criteria
• A passion for property and pathology knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and build relationships
• Strong problem-solving, initiative, and proactive approach

Founded in 1989, we are the UK’s largest provider of residential valuation and property risk services, employing over 600 RICS-registered surveyors. We perform a property inspection every 12 seconds, utilizing industry-leading technology and nationwide coverage. We are part of LSL Property Services Plc, which includes brands like YOUR MOVE and Reeds Rains, and the mortgage broker network, Primis. We serve lenders, intermediaries, social housing, estate agents, and private clients.

What’s in it for you?

We expect dedication, quick learning, curiosity, and a positive attitude. In return, you will receive support from our experienced team, a competitive salary, and benefits such as:

• Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (all fees paid)
• Company car or allowance
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (post-qualification)
• Death in service benefit
• Share schemes

Our former trainees share their experiences:

“The training and support from mentors made my transition to AssocRICS smooth.” – Kevin Cunningham, formerly AssocRICS, now MRICS

“The scheme fast-tracked my career as an AssocRICS surveyor, with strong support from mentors and colleagues.” – Sarah Shanks-Pell, Assoc RICS Surveyor

Interested?

We focus on quality over quantity, and we’re excited to hear from motivated candidates ready to start their surveying careers.