Trainee Associate Surveyor 2027 - Southampton

LSL Property Services plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

e.surv in Southampton is offering a Trainee Associate Surveyor position designed to develop your surveying career. You will learn how to inspect and assess residential properties while supporting mortgage valuations and surveying activities for clients and lenders.

You will receive coaching from experienced surveyors and work toward AssocRICS accreditation, with clear career progression within a national business. This role is based in Southampton and offers a hands-on training pathway.

Qualifications

• Interest in property, surveying, and the built environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• 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

Customer service

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Integrity

Judgement

Prioritisation / time management

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Property industry experience (4+ years)

Job description

Trainee Associate Surveyor

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

Location - Southampton

UK-Southampton

What You'll Do

• 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

• 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?

• 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.

Recruitment Process

• 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.

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.