Graduate Building Surveyor in London

Locations available
Leeds, Lichfield, Reading, Aldershot

Culture – Everyone Matters
Everyone has a voice and the chance to make a difference. Their training ensures everyone has the opportunity to gain funded professional qualifications and continuous personal development. Teamwork is a fundamental part of how they work and as a collective unit we focus on achieving their goals together. Having fun, working hard and sharing in the company\’s success ensures they keep true to their ethos.

Nature of Business
Our client offers a fresh approach to a traditionally overlooked sector. They are passionate about putting their customers first above all things. They are a true leader within their sector with a team that has more than a century of combined experience. This makes them the go‐to experts for their client\’s third‐party damage claims, no matter how bizarre or quirky. Employing their own team of specialist site operatives, they handle everything from claims to repairs in one smooth process.

Company Accreditations
The client is passionate about training within their organisation. Their employees can progress their professional qualifications and continually develop their skills within the industry. They have roots firmly in repair and construction, dealing with unusual and sometimes unconventional projects, and aim to become a repair and construction company with a real difference.

They are members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and undertake professional qualifications within the membership to expand knowledge and experience in the industry. Their staff members also undertake examinations and progression through the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) and other professional bodies dependent on the role.

Job Title
Graduate Building Surveyor

Due to continued business growth, we have four opportunities for graduates to join within our client\’s building surveying division across four different geographical locations: Leeds, Lichfield, Reading, and Aldershot.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct on‐site surveys of properties and buildings, including their surfaces such as driveways, gardens, and landscaping

Produce comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations in line with the client\’s indemnity

Identify defects and advise on effective remedial works

Provide guidance on proposed alterations and improvements, including realistic timelines

Prepare bill of quantities (BoQ), schedules of work, and safety assessments

Advise on relevant legal and planning matters

Adhere to internal reporting standards

What We Offer

Flexibility: a hybrid role with a mix of home‐based, office, and regular site visits

Support: scheduling and diary management are handled by a dedicated assistant, allowing you to focus on core surveying duties

Stability: an established client base and a consistent, reliable workload

Essential Requirements

Degree educated – a Building Surveyor degree preferred

Placement year within industry/relevant to role

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate workload peaks

Professional and presentable, both on‐site and over the phone

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, legislation, regulations, rectification techniques, and current material costs

Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and various surveying software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong grammar and spelling

Organised, honest, and a reliable team player

Desirable

CITB Health & Safety qualification

Experience assessing buildings for damage caused by insured perils or working within the insurance industry

Hours of Work
8:45 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday – Northampton office and home‐based, with regular field work

Starting Salary
Circa £30,000

Holiday
25 days plus bank holidays, an extra 16 hours of time off in lieu taken at no more than two‐hour slots which equates to a total of 27 days plus bank holidays. An additional day is also given for your birthday if it falls on a weekday.

Benefits

Excellent progression

Company pension which increases with time served

An industry‐leading maternity policy

£500 wellbeing payment at annual review

Loyalty bonus at milestone years

Support to continue training and paid for professional qualifications

Access to a Rising Stars programme and equal support for mental and physical wellbeing

Company vehicle & fuel card

Health & Safety
No current issues to report on site.

Application
To apply please send your CV to candidate@thegraduaterecruitment.co.uk quoting TGR3146. For more details visit https://www.thegraduaterecruitment.co.uk/vacancy/graduate-building-surveyor.

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