THE COMPANY
This Property Consultancy is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their established team in Colchester, delivering a diverse range of projects across the public sector.
Our client is highly respected across the UK, with a strong presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality built environment services. Their public sector portfolio includes projects for organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, RNLI, fire services, education providers, and police authorities.
The company offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where graduates can develop their technical expertise, gain hands‑on project experience, and receive structured mentoring towards professional chartership.
THE POSITION
The role is for a Graduate Building Surveyor to support the delivery of a wide range of building surveying services across public sector projects. You will gain exposure to projects from inception through to completion, working alongside experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of building surveying services across public sector projects
- Assisting with project management from pre‑contract through to completion
- Preparing specifications, schedules of work, and technical reports
- Supporting contract administration under JCT Contracts, with potential exposure to NEC Contracts
- Undertaking building inspections, condition surveys, and defect analysis
- Assisting in managing project budgets, programmes, and client relationships
- Supporting refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across fire, education, defence, and emergency service facilities
This role offers excellent exposure to technical and professional services with a clear pathway for career progression and chartership.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a relevant Building Surveying degree (essential)
- Be working towards or keen to pursue Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
- Have strong interest in public sector projects and the built environment
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
- Be capable of working both independently and as part of a team
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Opportunity to work on meaningful public sector projects across fire services, education, defence, and emergency services
- Exposure to major public sector clients including the Ministry of Defence and RNLI
- Structured training and mentoring towards professional chartership
- Clear career progression within a leading property consultancy
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Hands‑on experience with JCT and NEC contract frameworks
INTERESTED?
Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Chappell on (phone number removed) for more information.
