Trainee Residential Surveyor

Connells-Group-2; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with car al

Company pension scheme & Salary sacrif

Perks at Work - discounts on travel,…

Exclusive discounts on estate agency,

TELUS 24/7 Employee Assistance

Job summary

Countrywide Surveying Services Training Academy, part of Connells Group in the UK, is recruiting for its AssocRICS Training Programme. As a Trainee Surveyor you’ll learn from experienced professionals, shadow inspections, and take part in classroom sessions.

You’ll gain practical skills, produce professional reports, and use surveying tools; a path to qualification as a Residential Surveyor with a competitive salary package and car allowance.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience plus a RICS-accredited bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of relevant experience plus a RICS-accredited higher/advanced/foundation qualification.
• Four years of relevant experience (no qualification required), e.g. domestic energy assessment or property management.

Responsibilities

• Shadow mentors during property inspections, surveys, and valuations.
• Attend structured classroom and workshop sessions.
• Learn to interpret data, analyse property details, and produce accurate professional reports.
• Develop skills in industry‑leading surveying tools and software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

RICS-accredited bachelor’s degree

RICS-accredited higher/advanced/foundation qualification

SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying & Valuation

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start a rewarding career in residential surveying?
Join the Countrywide Surveying Services Training Academy now recruiting for its next intake onto our highly successful AssocRICS Training Programme.

This structured programme blends hands on mentoring with virtual classroom based learning, giving you the practical skills, professional knowledge, and confidence to thrive as a qualified Residential Surveyor.

If you’re passionate about property and eager to develop a long-term surveying career, you could be a great fit. You’ll qualify if you meet ONE of the following:

• 1 year relevant experience + RICS‑accredited bachelor’s degree
• 2 years relevant experience + RICS‑accredited higher/advanced/foundation qualification
• 4 years relevant experience (no qualification required), such as:
• Domestic energy assessment
• Property management

We also welcome candidates who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying & Valuation.

As a Trainee Surveyor, you’ll learn directly from experienced professionals while building your technical expertise. Your role will include:

• Shadowing mentors during property inspections, surveys, and valuations
• Attending structured classroom and workshop sessions
• Learning how to interpret data, analyse property details, and produce accurate professional reports
• Developing skills in industry‑leading surveying tools and software

Why join us? Your benefits

We’re committed to supporting your journey from trainee to qualified surveyor. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package with monthly car allowance
• Company pension scheme & Salary sacrifice scheme giving you access to a personally financed ULEV (once qualified)
• Perks at Work - discounts on travel, tech, entertainment, and more
• Exclusive discounts on estate agency, mortgages, conveyancing, and surveying services
• Access to the TELUS 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Countrywide Surveying Services part of Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.