Trainee Associate Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading property services company in the UK seeks a Trainee Associate Surveyor. This role offers an extensive training program designed for aspiring residential surveyors, providing exposure to various property types alongside a supportive mentoring scheme. Candidates should have a RICS accredited degree or relevant work experience, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Benefits include salary support for AssocRICS qualification, a company car or allowance, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification

Company car or car allowance

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Private medical insurance

Death in service assurance

Share incentive schemes

Flexible benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation.
• Strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Team working abilities

Proactive approach

IT proficiency

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited degree

Relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma

SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying

Tools

CMMS

ABAP knowledge

Job description

As the future 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 thinking of training to be a residential surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve worked with our most experienced technical experts to develop a comprehensive training programme that gives our trainees exposure to a wide range of property types and scenarios. You’ll also benefit from an established mentoring scheme.

Locations

• Inverness
• Preston
• Cumbria
• North Northumberland
• Northern Ireland
• Edinburgh
• Denbigh Cheshire
• Wigan
• Manchester/Bury
• Doncaster
• Lincoln
• Thetford
• Coventry
• Birmingham
• Milton Keynes
• Swindon
• Enfield
• Medway
• Dorset
• Guildford
• Truro and Torquay
• Brighton and Worthing
• UK - Surrey - Reigate

Eligibility & Qualifications

To be considered for the trainee programme you must be eligible for the 1‑year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have a strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology. The criteria are:

• A RICS or CIOB accredited degree or post‑graduate qualification plus a minimum of one‑year industry relevant work experience.
• A RICS approved relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma, BTEC or foundation degree plus a minimum of two years of industry related work experience.
• Four years of industry relevant experience.

We are also interested in applications from candidates who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.

Requirements & Key Skills

• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Have a genuine passion for property and strong pathology knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, initiative and a proactive approach.
• English speaking.
• Accounts receivable experience.
• Finance control knowledge.
• Information technology proficiency.
• CMMS experience.
• ABAP knowledge.

Benefits

In return you’ll benefit from the support and expertise of our experienced team together with a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes:

• Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (including payment of all RICS fees).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification).
• Death in service assurance.
• Share incentive schemes.
• Flexible benefits share, save and BAYE schemes.

How to Apply

To apply for a place on our Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme please email [e-mail] and include your location preference from the list above in your cover letter.

Equal Opportunity

LSL Property Services is an equal‑opportunity and Disability Confident employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years of experience are valued.

Vacancy: 1

Required Experience: Intern