Job Description
Assistant Building Surveyor/ Architectural Technician
Location: Dorset
Salary: £32,500 - £37,500 per year
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent
Interview date: 9th September 2026
Are you an ambitious graduate Building Surveyor or Architectural Technician looking to develop your career in a unique and varied estate?
Canford School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Building Surveyor / Architectural Technician to join our Estates team. Working across our historic and modern buildings, you'll play a key role in designing, surveying and delivering refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects while developing your professional skills alongside experienced surveyors.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress towards Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) status or other similar architectural pathways.
About the role
You'll be involved in:
- Producing existing and proposed CAD drawings, plans and design schemes.
- Assisting with building surveys, inspections and condition reports.
- Running refurbishment and planned maintenance projects and minor works.
- Liaising with contractors, direct labour teams and internal stakeholders.
- Preparing planning and building regulations applications.
- Maintaining accurate estate drawings and project records.
About you
You'll have:
- A degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent) or an Architectural Technician qualification.
- Strong AutoCAD skills and excellent IT proficiency.
- A proactive, organised approach with excellent communication skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop within a supportive professional environment.
Previous surveying experience and knowledge of historic buildings would be advantageous but are not essential. The role is likely to encompass work across the Canford Group of Schools.
If you're looking for a varied role where you'll gain hands-on project experience while helping care for an exceptional school estate, we'd love to hear from you.
Early applications are very much encouraged. We will review and shortlist candidates on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy once the right candidate has been identified. Candidates are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.
Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
