Trainee Associate Surveyor 2025 Reading

LSL Property Services Plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in the UK is seeking Trainee Associate Surveyors for its 2025 intake. The role involves a comprehensive training programme with a strong emphasis on mentorship and exposure to diverse property scenarios. Candidates must provide strong educational backgrounds and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for property. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, along with support for professional accreditation.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification fees

Pension

Private medical insurance

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification with relevant work experience required.
• Strong residential building pathology knowledge expected.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive training programme to become a surveyor.
• Conduct property inspections and assess survey-related tasks.
• Engage with a mentoring scheme to develop skills.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Proactive approach

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited degree

RICS-approved HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3

SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying

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LSL Property Services Plc

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Profile

Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme

As the future of our company, our trainee surveyors play a vital role in shaping our business. 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 most experienced technical experts, providing exposure to various property types and scenarios. You’ll 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 fresh approach to earnings. Do you have what it takes to join us?

We’re now inviting applications for our 2025 trainee intake. It’s a great time to become a surveyor and to join us.

Locations for 2025:

• 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 qualify for the programme, you need to meet criteria for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have strong residential building pathology knowledge. The criteria include:

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

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

Are you suitable for our team? Do you meet the criteria? Do you have a passion for property and strong pathology knowledge? Excellent communication skills? Ability to work in a team? Strong problem-solving, initiative, and proactive approach?

Since 1989, we have been the UK’s largest provider of residential valuation and property risk services, employing over 600 RICS-registered surveyors across the UK. We perform a property inspection every 12 seconds, utilizing industry-leading technology and nationwide coverage. We are part of LSL Property Services Plc, including brands like YOUR MOVE and Reeds Rains, and work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing, estate agents, and private clients.

What’s in it for you?

We expect dedication, quick learning, curiosity, and fun. In return, you’ll receive support from experienced professionals, a competitive salary, and benefits including:

• Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (including fees)
• Pension
• Private medical insurance (post-qualification)
• Death in service insurance

Our former trainees share positive experiences, highlighting excellent training and support, structured development, and successful career progression.

Interested? We focus on quality over quantity and look forward to your application.