Apprentice Building Surveyor - Elevate in Cheltenham

What’s the opportunity? Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. This is all about the human‑made spaces and structures that support how and where we live, work and play. It’s everything from individual buildings to entire cities and the infrastructure that connects them. If you’re fired up by the thought of an impactful and rewarding career shaping that environment, working in expert teams and getting down to the nitty‑gritty of our clients’ challenges while studying— without incurring student debts— then read on! Our ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme could be the perfect launchpad for you. You benefit from a permanent contract and salary while you work towards a degree that we fund. Your first two years with us follows a structured programme giving you the perfect blend of education, hands‑on experience and professional development.

Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Building Surveyor at Ridge you will benefit from on‑job learning experiences whilst working on prestigious projects and core building surveying instructions. Our projects are of varying sizes and cover a variety of sectors including large residential, educational, industrial and commercial schemes. The team cover a wide range of core Building Surveying instructions, namely planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys, pre‑acquisition building surveys, schedules of condition, schedules of dilapidations and reinstatement cost assessments. You will also work with interesting clients including large retail companies, local authorities, Schools/Universities, contractors, developers etc.

What do I need to succeed?

Our People Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. You’ll Play An Integral Part In Our Team, Helping Drive Our Vision, Living Our Values And Embracing Our Culture. So, If Your Answer Is Yes To All The Following Statements, We’d Love To Hear From You:

• I meet the educational entry criteria set by the apprenticeship provider: A Levels BCC (any subjects) or: Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile is obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile is obtained and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent.
• I will be 18+ when my apprenticeship starts in September 2026.
• I’m able to start work full time from 7 September 2026.
• I have a permanent Right to Work in the UK and do not need visa sponsorship.
• I am willing and able to regularly attend my home office in person and travel to a training provider on a weekly basis.
• I am curious and eager to learn.
• I am passionate about the Built Environment — don’t take this one lightly! We love what we do and the Built Environment plays a vital role in the future of communities and society. It’s important we all share that passion so we can build legacies that last.

How will my career be supported?

Your Development Is Our Priority, So You Can Count On Having The Right Tools, Plenty Of Experience And The Professional Support You Need To Succeed. Here’s What You Can Expect In Your First Two Years:

• Professional Support: We’ll make sure you’re able to put your learning into practice through valuable hands‑on professional work. To support your development and academic success, your line manager will focus on providing you learning opportunities while ensuring your work schedule allows enough time for your studies. Regular meetings will be held with your apprenticeship provider and line manager to monitor your progress and make sure everything is going to plan. The Ridge Future Talent team are apprenticeship specialists and are always on hand to offer advice and support. They’ll be in close touch with your education provider to make sure that we are all on track. Once you’ve achieved your accredited degree, we’ll continue to offer you support and guidance to become qualified through our internal network of ‘chartership champions’. Depending on your discipline, you may achieve your chartership at the End Point Assessment (EPA) of your Apprenticeship, or there may be additional post‑apprenticeship learning requirements before you become fully qualified.
• Technical learning: We have a full timetable of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, such as webinars, short courses and masterclasses, to enhance your skills in focused areas. You’ll be allocated an experienced and knowledgeable mentor to be your trusted advisor throughout your programme.
• Personal Skills: A tailored development plan will clearly map out opportunities for growth such as strengthening your soft skills and leadership. You’ll become a STEM ambassador, inspiring future generations of Built Environment professionals, representing us at industry events and sharing your experience to help shape tomorrow's talent.