Trainee Associate Surveyor 2027 - Southampton

e.surv Chartered Surveyors; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary and incentive

Car allowance or company car options

Home-based working with iPad

Private healthcare

Pension scheme top ups

CPD and RICS membership covered

Job summary

e.surv Chartered Surveyors in Southampton invites you to join a structured Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme that builds your surveying career with a leading residential surveying business. You'll learn alongside experienced surveyors, receive practical training, and gain exposure to valuation and surveying activities.

This role supports progression toward AssocRICS accreditation, offers mentorship, and a clear pathway to professional development within a national organisation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to progress towards AssocRICS accreditation.
• Candidates with a relevant degree or 4+ years property industry experience.
• Interest in property and surveying.

Responsibilities

• Learn 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

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Minimum 4 years property industry experience

Job description

Trainee Associate Surveyor 2027 - Southampton

Southampton, UK. Permanent Full-Time. Job ID 1535.

The opportunity

Trainee Associate Surveyor

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

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 :- Southampton

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.

You’ll:

• 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.

If you're unsure about your eligibility, we'd still encourage you to speak with our Recruitment Team.

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

Our recruitment process is designed to identify potential and provide every candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate their strengths. The process typically includes:

• Online Application – Submit your CV and 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.

Ready to Start Your Surveying Journey?

If you're passionate about property, eager to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in residential surveying, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards becoming part of the next generation of e.surv surveyors.

What’s on offer?

A Rewarding Package

• Market-leading salary & generous incentive package
• Car allowance or company car options from a range of premium brands
• A great variety of work in every postcode
• Home-based working with our cutting-edge iPad technology
• We’ll provide you with everything you need and more to support your activities
• Private healthcare, pension scheme top ups, retail vouchers, Income Protection and Critical Illness cover
• Keep your professional development on track with paid RICS membership and fully covered CPD requirements
• Become a true partner in our growth with access to SAYE and BAYE share investment plans

Investing in you

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We invest to provide efficiencies, enabling our surveyors to spend more time sharing their expert advice. We make a conscious effort for continuous growth and development of our people.

Frequently asked questions

• What's the work environment like at e.surv?
• Are there opportunities for remote work?
• How does e.surv Chartered Surveyors support professional development?
• Are there any specific requirements for working at e.surv?

Take your next step

We want to help our people to be the best version they can through a supportive culture, access to personal development and continuous improvement of our practices. If you’d like to be part of that