Estate Agent jobs in United Kingdom

A fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career. Our client was established in 1978 and provides a range of surveying services throughout mainland UK, including land, building and underground surveys. They are looking for a self-motivated person with a good practical approach to problem-solving and a positive and proactive attitude. Initially, the role will see the trainee learning all areas of surveying with an experienced member of the team, as well as providing administrative support in the office. Excellent internal progression within the company will be offered to a candidate based on their performance. Working outdoors in all weather and all seasons is required.

• Assisting the surveyor onsite at client premises with calculating land / building measurements
• Using the latest survey technology to assist the surveyor by operating the Total Station (Theodolite)
• Checking surveyors calculations
• Responsible for checking the surveyors kit before and after jobs i.e. ensure batteries are fully charged
• Loading information onto the system and exporting to AutoCAD
• Office time will be used to learn how to use software such as n4ce and AutoCAD, and to assist the surveyor in producing technical drawings

• Responding to emails
• Putting together quotations and forwarding to customers
• Inputting information onto Access and Excel
• Producing professional documents
• Dealing with customer requests and queries
• General administrative tasks such as filing, scanning and photocopying
• Basic office maintenance and cleaning

• CSCS Construction Related Occupation card - They will cover costs to take HS&E Test and card application
• Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required - They will cover application costs
• 5 GCSE’s Grade A-C (Maths and English essential)
• Physically fit and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexible approach to working away from home Monday to Friday (expenses paid)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in small teams and able to use own initiative if working alone
• Full clean UK Driving License (desirable)
• Reliable method of transport to get to / from head office

Monday to Friday – The working day can vary, depending on location and duration of the survey. Typically, you would be required to be in the office by 7am, to be on site for 8-8 : 30, some days you may be finished by 1pm, others 6pm. You will be guaranteed to be paid a minimum of 30 hours per week, but with overtime and travelling time being paid, usually this is nearer to 36-40 hours per week.

20 days + bank holidays, an additional 1 days per year max 25 days after 5 years of continuous service. Corporate Healthcare scheme, work boots and PPE provided, company pension, in-lieu time scheme, overtime opportunities and paid travel time