Trainee Associate Surveyor 2026 Edinburgh

As the future, our trainee surveyors play a vital role in shaping our company. Surveying is in our DNA and we're passionate about inspiring the next generation of property experts. If you're thinking of training to be a residential surveyor, you've come to the right place. We've worked with our most experienced technical experts to develop a comprehensive training programme which gives our Trainees exposure to a wide range of property types and scenarios. You'll also benefit from an established mentoring scheme.

Overview: You wouldn't expect anything less from a business with our heritage. What you might not expect is the friendly and resourceful central team providing invaluable support to all our customers and clients; or the commitment to the personal and professional development of all our people. When you factor in the flexible benefits, Share Save and BAYE schemes, and our fresh approach to incentive earnings, you start to understand that we do things a little differently. Intent on continuing this success, we're now inviting applications for our 2026 intake of trainees. It's a good time to become a surveyor and an even better time to join our team.

Locations: Inverness, Preston, North Northumberland, Northern Ireland, Edinburgh, Denbigh, Cheshire, Wigan, Manchester/Bury, Doncaster, Lincoln, Thetford, Coventry, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Swindon, Enfield, Medway, Dorset, Guildford, Truro and Torquay, Brighton and Worthing.

Qualifications and eligibility: To be considered for the trainee programme, you will need to be eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have a strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology. A RICS or CIOB accredited degree or post-graduate qualification plus a minimum of one-year industry relevant work experience. A RICS approved relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma, BTEC or foundation degree plus a minimum of two years of industry related work experience. 4 years of industry relevant experience. A full list of the criteria can be found on the RICS website. Applications from candidates who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation are also welcome.

Have you got what’s needed to join our team? Do you meet the eligibility criteria? Do you have a genuine passion for property and strong pathology knowledge? Do you have excellent verbal and written communications skills? Are you able to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships? Do you have strong problem solving and analytical skills, initiative and a proactive approach?

What’s in it for you: Trading since the UK’s largest and leading provider of residential valuation and property risk services, we employ over 600 RICS-registered surveyors across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We offer industry-leading technology, nationwide postcode coverage and a wealth of property risk information as part of a great career move. We are part of LSL Property Services Plc and work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities, estate agents and private customers.

Benefits: Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (including payment of all RICS fees), Company car or car allowance, Pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification), Death in service assurance, Share incentive schemes.

What our former Trainees say: For example, the training and continued support from mentors, with clear stages of training and development, easing the transition to AssocRICS qualification. “Trainee Surveyor scheme has been fantastic. It enabled me to kickstart my career as an AssocRICS surveyor faster than I anticipated.”

How to apply: If you'd like to apply for a place on our Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme, please email and include your location preference from our list of advertised locations in your covering letter.

Equal opportunity: LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.