Trainee Building Surveyor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Training and development

AutoCAD and REVIT experience

Professional development frameworks

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd invites applications for a Trainee Building Surveyor to develop inspection and surveying skills across the Midlands and South England. You will visit construction sites, observe, log and report building information, and liaise with contractors and site managers.

Full training will be provided, with opportunities to learn AutoCAD and REVIT 3D modelling. The role is hybrid, with travel up to two hours from Birmingham and a weekly office visit to Warwick.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of construction, site environments and how buildings go together.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Confident communicator with clients and site teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate reporting.
• Ability to work independently across home, office and site settings.
• Willingness to learn and use new technology in building inspection.

Responsibilities

• Visit construction sites across the Midlands and South England to observe and record building information.
• Capture site information: photographs, notes and records for accurate inspection and reporting.
• Prepare clear, structured reports from site notes and records.
• Liaise professionally with contractors, site managers and clients.
• Represent the company as a reliable, professional site visitor.
• Learn technical skills including AutoCAD and REVIT 3D modelling where relevant.
• Maintain accuracy in observations and reports with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Practical understanding ofConstruction

Full UK driving licence

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT 3D modelling

Job description

A great opportunity for someone with an understanding of construction sites who is looking to move beyond the day-to-day site environment and train in building inspection. Previous building inspection experience is not required, as full training will be provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Building Inspection Technician, Trainee Building Inspector, Building Inspector, Construction Inspector, Site Inspector, Construction Technician, Building Surveying Technician, Surveying Technician, Assistant Building Surveyor, Clerk of Works

FULL TRAINING AND SUPPORT PROVIDED

If you have previous experience, then great. If not and you have a good understanding of construction sites and would like to become a Building Inspection Technician, then we like to hear from you, as the company will provide full training and support.

SALARY: up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working with your time split working from Home and visiting construction sites to carry out inspections across the Midlands and South England (Travel to sites Will be up to 2 hours from Birmingham). You will also be required to visit the office in Warwick once per week

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need a Full Driving License

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity for a Trainee Building Surveyor who enjoys meeting people, working independently and taking pride in accurate, detailed work.

As a Trainee Building Surveyor, you will visit construction sites across the South and Midlands to observe, photograph, log and record building information. You will then use your notes and site records to help prepare clear, detailed reports, while liaising professionally with contractors, site managers and other stakeholders.

The Trainee Building Surveyor role would suit someone with practical construction understanding, excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to develop inspection, reporting and technical skills, including AutoCAD and REVIT 3D modelling where appropriate.

DUTIES

• Visit Construction Sites: Travel to construction sites across the South and Midlands to observe and record building information
• Capture Site Information: Take photographs, notes and records to support accurate inspection and reporting activity
• Prepare Clear Records: Log site details carefully and help produce thorough, well-structured reports
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Communicate professionally with contractors, site managers, clients and other contacts
• Represent the Company: Act as a positive, reliable and professional representative of the company during site visits
• Learn Technical Skills: Develop new technical skills, including AutoCAD and REVIT 3D modelling where relevant
• Maintain Accuracy: Ensure observations, records and reports are completed with excellent attention to detail

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Practical understanding of construction, site environments and how buildings are put together
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident communicator who is comfortable meeting new people and liaising with site teams and clients
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate notes, records and reports
• Organised, professional and able to work independently across home, office and field-based settings
• Willingness to learn, use new technology and develop within building inspection and surveying support
• Positive and reliable attitude with the ability to represent the company professionally

BENEFITS

• Varied hybrid role across site, home and office environments
• Support to develop inspection, reporting and technical skills
• Opportunity to gain experience in AutoCAD and REVIT 3D modelling
• Opportunity to develop within relevant RICS and CIOB professional-development frameworks