Trainee Surveyor Location: Dorset (travel across South and wider UK) Employment Type: Full‑time Reports to: Senior Surveyor/Surveying Manager * Role Overview This is an entry‑level position for someone looking to build a career in building surveying, asset data collection, and compliance‑based technical surveying. The Trainee Surveyor will support our senior team on a wide range of projects inc. building condition surveys, mechanical & electrical surveys, asset verification, fire safety inspections and facilities management data capture. You will learn how to assess buildings, gather accurate technical information, use digital surveying tools & produce structured survey outputs to support clients in education, healthcare, commercial & the public‑sector. Key Responsibilities Assist senior surveyors with building condition surveys across fabric, mechanical and electrical systems Support the collection and verification of asset data for M&E plant, equipment and building systems Carry out basic on‑site inspections, measurements & photographic evidence gathering Use digital tools to record accurate data Help prepare survey notes, schedules, & draft reports Follow health & safety procedures and safe‑working practices on all sites Engage with clients & site representatives professionally Maintain organised records, logs, & documentation Participate in structured training & development plans to progress toward Surveyor level Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail & accuracy Good problem‑solving ability & willingness to learn technical concepts Confident communicator with a professional manner Comfortable working on‑site in schools, colleges, commercial buildings & public estates Basic understanding of buildings, construction or engineering (advantage but not essential) Ability to work independently & as part of a team. Competent with technology (tablets, apps, cloud‑based systems) Qualifications Essential: GCSEs or equivalent (English & Maths minimum). Interest in buildings, engineering, facilities, or technical surveying. Desirable: BTEC, NVQ or similar in construction, engineering, or building services. Any experience in FM, maintenance, trades, or technical roles Full English Driving licence Training & Development Bluerose will provide structured training including: Building condition surveying Mechanical & electrical asset identification Survey software and digital data capture Health & safety and site awareness Fire safety fundamentals SFG20 and FM maintenance principles Report writing and technical communication Progression routes: Surveyor → Senior Surveyor → Technical Lead → Project Manager Benefits Competitive salary with clear progression steps Full training and mentoring Travel expenses Company equipment Opportunities to work on diverse estates across the UK What Success Looks Like Within 6–12 months, the Trainee Surveyor should be able to: Independently survey small buildings or specific systems Produce accurate asset data sets Contribute to building condition reports Understand core M&E plant and building fabric elements Represent Bluerose professionally on client sites
