Graduate Building Surveyor

Graduate Building Surveyor – Build Your APC Career with the Right Support

Location: Loughton, Essex

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

(Open to Assistant Building Surveyors with additional experience – salary negotiable depending on experience)

Benefits: Bonus, Private Healthcare, Professional Membership Support, APC Support, Hybrid Working

Why This Role?

I'm currently working on behalf of a well-established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy that is continuing to invest in the growth of its Building Surveying team.

This opportunity would suit a Graduate Building Surveyor looking to develop within a respected consultancy environment, gaining exposure to both professional and project-led work while progressing towards MRICS chartership.

The team is also open to considering Assistant Building Surveyors who have already gained consultancy experience and are looking to accelerate their development within a larger practice.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collaborative Building Surveying team working across a diverse range of sectors, providing excellent exposure for anyone looking to become a well-rounded Building Surveyor.

Typical sectors include:

• Commercial Offices
• Retail
• Industrial
• Residential
• Education
• Public Sector
• Student Accommodation
• Mixed-Use Developments

Working closely with senior surveyors, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of instructions and develop the technical and professional skills required to progress your career.

Typical Responsibilities

• Building Surveys
• Technical Due Diligence
• Dilapidations
• Contract Administration
• Refurbishment Projects
• Defect Diagnosis
• Planned Maintenance Advice
• Schedules of Condition
• Project Monitoring and Reporting
• General Professional Surveying Instructions

What You'll Do

• Assist senior surveyors on both project and professional instructions
• Undertake site inspections and surveys
• Assist with report writing and technical advice
• Support contract administration duties
• Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants
• Develop technical knowledge across multiple service lines
• Progress towards chartership and professional qualification

What You'll Bring

Essential

• RICS Accredited degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Genuine desire to build a long-term career in Building Surveying

Preferred

• Previous consultancy experience through a placement year, internship or graduate role
• APC already underway
• Exposure to both project and professional work

Applications are welcomed from both Graduate and Assistant Building Surveyors, with responsibilities and salary tailored accordingly.

Training & Development

Professional development is a key focus within the business.

You'll benefit from:

• Structured APC support
• Access to experienced Chartered Building Surveyors
• Ongoing CPD and technical development
• Broad exposure to both project and professional work
• Clear long-term career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain high-quality experience across multiple disciplines whilst working towards chartership.

Working Environment

The Building Surveying team works closely alongside Project Management, Quantity Surveying and specialist consultancy teams, creating a highly collaborative environment.

The business operates a flexible hybrid working model that combines office, site and home working, providing both support and autonomy.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £32,000 basic salary
• Higher salaries available for Assistant Building Surveyors depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• Professional subscriptions paid
• APC support
• Hybrid working
• Long-term career progression opportunities

The Process

The hiring process is designed to be straightforward and conversational and will typically involve:

Initial introduction call

Interview with senior members of the Building Surveying team

Final-stage meeting if required

The team is actively recruiting and keen to move quickly for the right individual.

Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is (phone number removed) and you can find all my details on LinkedIn