Trainee Associate Surveyor

e.surv Chartered Surveyors; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential surveying firm in the UK is inviting applications for its Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme. This position plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the company by providing emerging surveyors with comprehensive training and mentoring. Candidates should have a relevant RICS or CIOB accredited degree, along with a strong knowledge of Residential Building Pathology. The role includes a wide array of duties, aiming to prepare trainees for future success in property inspections. Join our dynamic team and benefit from various incentives and support.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification

Company car or car allowance

Pension

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance post-qualification

Death in service assurance

Share incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation.
• Strong knowledge in Residential Building Pathology required.
• Previous experience in the property industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in shaping the future of e.surv.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and established mentoring.
• Contribute to the success of various property inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of Residential Building Pathology

Strong problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork and relationship building

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited degree

RICS approved relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma

SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation

Job description

Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme

As the future ofe.surv, 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 which gives our Trainees exposure to a wide range of property types and scenarios. You’ll also benefit from an established mentoring scheme. You wouldn’t expect anything less from a business with our heritage, would you? What you might not expect is the friendly and resourceful central team providing invaluable support to all our customers andclients;or the commitment to the personal and professional development of all our people. When you factor in the flexible benefits, Share Save and BAYE schemes, and our fresh approach to incentive earnings, you start to understand that we do things a little differently ate.surv. Intent on continuing this success, we’re now inviting applications for our 2026 intake of trainees. It’s a good time to become a surveyor, and an even better time to joine.surv. Do you have that certain something needed to join our team?

Full list of 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
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To be considered for the trainee programme, you will need to be eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have a strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology. The criteriais:

• 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 vsi industry related work experience.
• 4+ years of industry relevant experience.

A full list of the criteria can be found on the RICS website, https://www.rics.org/uk/join/new-associate-assocrics/

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

Have you got what's needed to join our team?

• Do you meet the eligibility criteria?
• Do you have a genuine passion for property and strong pathology knowledge?
• Are you able to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships?
• Do you have strong problem solving and analytical skills, initiative and a proactive approach?

Trading since 1989,e.survis the UK’s largest and leading provider of residential valuation and property risk services. Employing over 600 RICS‑registered surveyors across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,e.survcompletes the equivalent of one property inspection every 12 seconds. With industry‑leading technology, nationwide postcode coverage and a wealth of property risk expertise,e.survis a great choice for your next career move.

We're part of LSL Property Services Plc Group of companies, which includes household names, YOUR MOVE and Reeds Rains, as well as the mortgage broker network,Primis. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities, and estate agents, as well as private customers.

• Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (including payment of all RICS fees)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days paid holiday Charg; bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification)
• Death in service assurance
• Share incentive schemes

For me, the most positive aspects of e.surv’s trainee programme, are the excellent training and continued support I received from my mentors. The team provided me with clear and structured stages of training and development, undoubtedly easing my transition to AssocRICS qualification.

Kevin Cunningham – Former AssocRICS, now MRICS Surveyor

e.surv’s Trainee Surveyor scheme has been fantastic. It enabled me to kickstart my career as an AssocRICS surveyor faster than I anticipated. I was daunted at times but, via mentoring, classroom sessions, clever tech and lots of support from my manager, trainers and colleagues, I’ve achieved my goal, a career to be proud of.

Sarah Shanks-Pell – Assoc RICS Surveyor

Sound interesting?

How to apply

If you’d like to apply for a place on our Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme, please email [e-mail] Please include your location preference from our list of advertised locations in your covering letter.

HINTS AND TIPS

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e.surv 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 we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.