Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor

Location - Manchester
Salary/Package - 30,000 - 35,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company
Our client is an established building and project consultancy providing professional advice across building surveying, project management and a broad range of property and construction services.

With a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially minded advice, the business works across a varied client portfolio and prides itself on a personal, client-focused approach. The Manchester team is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor who is keen to develop their skills, gain broad industry experience and build a long-term career within a growing consultancy.

The Role
Working as part of a close-knit Manchester team, you will gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of building surveying and project work.

You will support experienced surveyors across a range of instructions, developing your knowledge of building inspections, defect diagnosis, reporting, refurbishment, maintenance and project delivery. Projects range from approximately 10,000 through to 1 million, giving you exposure to a broad range of work from smaller repair and maintenance projects through to larger refurbishment and capital works.

The role will provide the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors and consultants while developing your technical knowledge and professional confidence. You will receive support and guidance from experienced members of the team, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

The majority of the work will be across the North West, with occasional travel to London and the rare overnight stay. The role is based from the Manchester office, with hybrid working available, although there is a preference for approximately three days per week in the office.

This role would suit a graduate or early-career Building Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity within a consultancy where they can learn, develop and progress.

Key Responsibilities
Supporting experienced Building Surveyors across a broad range of instructions
Assisting with building surveys, condition surveys and site inspections
Supporting defect identification and technical assessments
Assisting with the preparation of professional reports, schedules of works and specifications
Supporting refurbishment, maintenance and repair projects
Gaining exposure to fa ade and cladding-related projects
Assisting with contract administration and project delivery
Supporting projects from initial instruction through to completion
Assisting with projects ranging from approximately 10,000 to 1 million
Supporting tendering and procurement processes
Monitoring project progress, quality and costs
Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
Assisting with project and contract documentation
Supporting the wider team across a varied workload
Taking on increased responsibility as your experience develops
Working towards professional development and RICS progression

The Ideal Candidate
Graduate or early-career Building Surveyor
Ideally working towards or interested in achieving RICS qualification
Strong interest in developing a career within building surveying
Good understanding of building construction and surveying principles
Commercial property and/or apartment experience desirable
Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance or defect work advantageous
Interest in fa ade and/or cladding-related work desirable
Confident and professional manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
Commercially aware with a willingness to learn
Organised and able to manage priorities effectively
Ambitious and motivated to develop within a consultancy environment
Relevant Building Surveying qualification or degree
Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer
Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Package
RICS fees paid
Private healthcare
Competitive pension
Birthday off
Christmas shutdown
Hybrid working
Close support and mentoring from experienced surveyors
Varied commercial and residential projects
Projects ranging from approximately 10,000 to 1 million
Exposure to building surveying, refurbishment and project work
Opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills
Clear long-term career progression
Predominantly North West-based work
Occasional London travel
A close-knit, collaborative consultancy environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with Noah Barrago.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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