Assistant Building Surveyor

Job description

Job Profile for Assistant Building Surveyor 48240

Position: Assistant Building Surveyor
Location: Leicester
Salary: £26,000 - £40,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing a specialist, multidisciplinary education estates consultancy who are looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their growing team in Leicester.

Working exclusively within the education sector, the consultancy provides professional advice and support to schools, academies and multi-academy trusts across a wide range of surveying, estate management and construction project requirements. Its services cover building surveying, project management, architectural design, engineering, health & safety and estate strategy, offering exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Building Surveyor or recent Building Surveying graduate looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment. The business is genuinely open to fresh graduates, offering the opportunity to build technical knowledge, gain practical experience and work alongside an established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will become involved in projects from the early feasibility and surveying stages through to construction and delivery, developing their understanding of the full project lifecycle. There will be opportunities to undertake site visits, assist with surveys, support project delivery and work directly with experienced surveyors and other construction professionals.

Whether you're a recent graduate looking for your first opportunity within building surveying or an Assistant Building Surveyor with some consultancy experience looking for your next step, this is a great opportunity to join a growing specialist business with clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 - £40,000 DOE
  * Car allowance depending on experience and level
  * Discretionary bonus scheme
  * Hybrid working
  * Pension scheme
  * Early finish on Fridays
  * Additional Christmas holiday shutdown
  * APC support where required
  * Ongoing training and professional development
  * Career progression opportunities
  * Supportive and collaborative working environment
  * Exposure to a varied portfolio of education sector projects

Assistant Building Surveyor Position Overview

• Assisting with building surveying and construction project management services across education estates
  * Supporting senior surveyors with projects from inception through to completion
  * Undertaking building condition surveys, inspections and site assessments
  * Assisting with feasibility studies, technical reports and building-related advice
  * Supporting the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, extension and new-build projects
  * Assisting with contract administration and monitoring project progress
  * Liaising with clients, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders
  * Attending site visits and supporting the wider team with project delivery
  * Developing an understanding of building regulations, construction processes and relevant industry standards
  * Working alongside experienced building surveyors, architects, engineers and health & safety professionals
  * Building technical knowledge and professional experience with a view to progressing towards chartership where applicable

Assistant Building Surveyor Position Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline, ideally RICS accredited
  * Open to recent graduates with limited or no previous industry experience
  * Alternatively, some previous experience within a building surveying or construction consultancy environment would be advantageous
  * An interest in developing a career within building surveying and project management
  * Good communication and interpersonal skills
  * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  * A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
  * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
  * Good written and verbal communication skills
  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

The business is particularly keen to hear from ambitious graduates who are looking for an opportunity to develop their skills within a specialist consultancy, with the training, guidance and support to build a long-term career in the industry.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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