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Trainee Building Surveyor
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- SG14, Hertford, Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £25,878 - £25,878 Per Annum
Job Description
Trainee Building Surveyor
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,878 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring building surveyor with strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for delivering high-quality homes and services.
In this role, you’ll develop your surveying skills and career while working alongside experienced professionals to help maintain, improve and protect B3Living homes. You’ll gain practical experience inspecting properties, supporting planned maintenance projects and ensuring work is completed to high standards, while learning about building compliance, procurement and contract management. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, working closely with customers, contractors and colleagues to help deliver safe, well-maintained homes and excellent value for money.
We’re looking for someone with…
- The ability to interpret information/situations to resolve more complex problems using creative thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An awareness of inclusion and the importance of considering customer needs
- A Levels, BTEC Level 3, 104 UCAS points or equivalent
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance
No specific experience is required, however, the following would be advantageous:
- An awareness of contract management
- Work experience in a building/surveying or housing workplace
- Experience in a local authority or Social Landlord environment or the ability to demonstrate familiarity with property or construction issues that are specific to the public sector
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We’re a social business, based in Turnford and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.
We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…
- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Cross-organisational bonus scheme.
- Up to 12% pension contribution.
- Life assurance cover.
- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
- Discount vouchers.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Range of special leave.
- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.
The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd August 2026.
We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Other organisations may call this role Assistant Building Surveyor, Junior Building Surveyor, Building Surveying Technician, Surveying Technician, Trainee Property Surveyor, Trainee Housing Surveyor, or Trainee Maintenance Surveyor.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we’ll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.
We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we’re looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you’d thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply.
All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers.
So, if you’re ready to kickstart your career as a Trainee Building Surveyor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,878 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring building surveyor with strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for delivering high-quality homes and services.
In this role, you’ll develop your surveying skills and career while working alongside experienced professionals to help maintain, improve and protect B3Living homes. You’ll gain practical experience inspecting properties, supporting planned maintenance projects and ensuring work is completed to high standards, while learning about building compliance, procurement and contract management. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, working closely with customers, contractors and colleagues to help deliver safe, well-maintained homes and excellent value for money.
We’re looking for someone with…
- The ability to interpret information/situations to resolve more complex problems using creative thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An awareness of inclusion and the importance of considering customer needs
- A Levels, BTEC Level 3, 104 UCAS points or equivalent
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance
No specific experience is required, however, the following would be advantageous:
- An awareness of contract management
- Work experience in a building/surveying or housing workplace
- Experience in a local authority or Social Landlord environment or the ability to demonstrate familiarity with property or construction issues that are specific to the public sector
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We’re a social business, based in Turnford and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.
We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…
- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Cross-organisational bonus scheme.
- Up to 12% pension contribution.
- Life assurance cover.
- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
- Discount vouchers.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Range of special leave.
- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.
The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd August 2026.
We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Other organisations may call this role Assistant Building Surveyor, Junior Building Surveyor, Building Surveying Technician, Surveying Technician, Trainee Property Surveyor, Trainee Housing Surveyor, or Trainee Maintenance Surveyor.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we’ll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.
We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we’re looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you’d thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply.
All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers.
So, if you’re ready to kickstart your career as a Trainee Building Surveyor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency