Trainee Surveyor

The Blue Rose Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Full training

Company equipment

UK-wide estates work

Job summary

Bluerose invites applications for a Trainee Surveyor to begin a career in building surveying, asset data collection and compliance-focused surveying. You will assist senior team members on surveys including building condition, M&E, asset verification and fire safety inspections across education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors.

You will learn to assess buildings, gather technical data, use digital surveying tools and produce structured outputs to support clients throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required or equivalent.
• Interest in buildings, engineering, facilities, or technical surveying.
• Structured training will be provided in surveying methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors with building condition surveys across fabric, M&E systems.
• Support collection and verification of asset data for plant and building systems.
• Carry out basic on-site inspections, measurements and photo evidence gathering.
• Record accurate data using digital tools and software.
• Help prepare survey notes, schedules and draft reports.
• Follow health & safety procedures on sites and liaise with clients.
• Maintain orderly records and documentation; engage in training plans toward progression.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

On-site work

Teamwork

Tech savvy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Interest in buildings/engineering

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Trainee Surveyor

Location: Dorset (travel across South and wider UK) Employment Type: Full‑time Reports to: Senior Surveyor/Surveying Manager

Role Overview

This is an entry‑level position for someone looking to build a career in building surveying, asset data collection, and compliance‑based technical surveying. The Trainee Surveyor will support our senior team on a wide range of projects inc. building condition surveys, mechanical & electrical surveys, asset verification, fire safety inspections and facilities management data capture.

You will learn how to assess buildings, gather accurate technical information, use digital surveying tools & produce structured survey outputs to support clients in education, healthcare, commercial & the public‑sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior surveyors with building condition surveys across fabric, mechanical and electrical systems
• Support the collection and verification of asset data for M&E plant, equipment and building systems
• Carry out basic on‑site inspections, measurements & photographic evidence gathering
• Use digital tools to record accurate data
• Help prepare survey notes, schedules, & draft reports
• Follow health & safety procedures and safe‑working practices on all sites
• Engage with clients & site representatives professionally
• Maintain organised records, logs, & documentation
• Participate in structured training & development plans to progress toward Surveyor level

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Good problem‑solving ability & willingness to learn technical concepts
• Confident communicator with a professional manner
• Comfortable working on‑site in schools, colleges, commercial buildings & public estates
• Basic understanding of buildings, construction or engineering (advantage but not essential)
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• Competent with technology (tablets, apps, cloud‑based systems)

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent (English & Maths minimum).
• Interest in buildings, engineering, facilities, or technical surveying.

Desirable

• BTEC, NVQ or similar in construction, engineering, or building services.
• Any experience in FM, maintenance, trades, or technical roles
• Full English Driving licence

Training & Development

• Bluerose will provide structured training including:
• Building condition surveying
• Mechanical & electrical asset identification
• Survey software and digital data capture
• Health & safety and site awareness
• Fire safety fundamentals
• SFG20 and FM maintenance principles
• Report writing and technical communication

Progression routes: Surveyor → Senior Surveyor → Technical Lead → Project Manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary with clear progression steps
• Full training and mentoring
• Travel expenses
• Company equipment
• Opportunities to work on diverse estates across the UK

What Success Looks Like

• Within 6–12 months, the Trainee Surveyor should be able to:
• Independently survey small buildings or specific systems
• Produce accurate asset data sets
• Contribute to building condition reports
• Understand core M&E plant and building fabric elements
• Represent Bluerose professionally on client sites