Trainee Associate Surveyor 2027 - Glasgow

LSL Property Services plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Coaching & mentoring

Regular progression reviews

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

e.surv Chartered Surveyors in Glasgow offers a Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme, providing structured training, practical experience, and ongoing support to develop surveying expertise.

You will learn inspection of residential properties, construction methods, and risk assessment while supporting mortgage valuations and surveying activities. Aimed at building a long-term career within a national business with mentoring and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Possess genuine interest in property, surveying, and the built environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to inspect and assess residential properties.
• Develop knowledge of construction methods, building defects, and risk assessment.
• Support mortgage valuation and residential surveying activities.
• Build relationships with customers, lenders, and colleagues.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from experienced surveyors.
• Work towards professional accreditation and career progression.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Minimum 4 years of property industry experience

Job description

Trainee Associate Surveyor Build Your Surveying Career with One of the UK's Leading Residential Surveying Businesses

UK-Glasgow

At e.surv Chartered Surveyors, we've helped hundreds of people build successful careers in residential surveying. Whether you're already working within the property industry, studying through SAVA, or looking to progress towards AssocRICS accreditation, our Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme offers a structured route into one of the UK's most respected professions.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a business committed to developing the surveyors of tomorrow.

Location - Glasgow

What You'll Do

Working alongside experienced surveyors and operational leaders, you'll receive structured training, practical experience, and ongoing support as you develop your surveying expertise.

• Learn how to inspect and assess residential properties.
• Develop knowledge of construction methods, building defects, and risk assessment.
• Support mortgage valuation and residential surveying activities.
• Build relationships with customers, lenders, and colleagues.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from experienced surveyors.
• Work towards professional accreditation and career progression.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals who demonstrate

• A genuine interest in property, surveying, and the built environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.
• The ability to manage priorities and work independently.

Eligibility

To join our trainee pathway, you'll typically need to be eligible to progress towards AssocRICS accreditation through either

• A relevant degree qualification, or
• Minimum 4 years of property industry experience.

Why Join e.surv?

We've developed one of the industry's most established trainee programmes, helping hundreds of professionals build successful surveying careers.

You'll benefit from

• A structured route towards AssocRICS accreditation.
• Formal training and development.
• Support from experienced surveyors and operational leaders.
• Regular feedback and progression reviews.
• Clear career pathways beyond qualification.
• Long-term opportunities within a national business.

Many of our qualified surveyors, technical specialists, and operational leaders began their careers through our trainee programmes.

Recruitment Process

• Online Application
• Telephone Screening - A short discussion to confirm eligibility and discuss your interest in the programme.
• Online Assessments - Cognitive and behavioural assessments designed to understand your problem-solving abilities and working style.
• Building Pathology Assessment - A multiple-choice assessment covering construction terminology, building regulations, and residential property types.
• Final Interview - A competency-based interview with a hiring manager.

We aim to keep candidates updated throughout the process and typically provide feedback on next steps within 7-10 working days following assessment completion.

Why e.surv?

As one of the UK's largest residential surveying businesses, we combine national reach with local expertise. We invest in our people, technology, and professional development, creating an environment where talented individuals can build rewarding long-term careers.