Assistant Building Surveyor

Graduate Building Surveyor
CB1, Cambridge
£28,000 - £40,000 p/a + benefits
Full-time / Permanent 

Missing out on gaining real APC progression? Want to work for a consultancy that actually prioritises your career growth?

Carriera is working on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy with one of the largest teams of Chartered Surveyors in the UK property sector, operating from regional offices nationwide. Their depth of experience, specialist expertise and strong local knowledge enable them to support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from acquisition and ownership through to development and disposal.

As the Building Surveying team continues to grow, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their dynamic Cambridge office.

This role provides hands-on experience across a diverse range of projects and surveying instructions. You’ll work on schemes within residential, education, industrial and commercial sectors, gaining exposure to a variety of professional services, including:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) surveys

• Pre-acquisition Building Surveys

• Design and Contract Administration

• Schedules of Condition

• Schedules of Dilapidations

• Reinstatement Cost Assessments

You will collaborate with an impressive client portfolio, including major retailers, local authorities, museums, universities, colleges and property investors. This is an exceptional chance to launch your career in a supportive environment, learning from industry leaders while contributing to high-quality, meaningful projects from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support contract administration duties, including attending meetings, preparing specifications, procuring tenders, producing contract documents and undertaking site inspections

• Assist in carrying out building surveys, accurately recording site information and summarising findings clearly and concisely

• Analyse and report on building defects

• Support the preparation of dilapidations schedules and negotiations

• Assist with the supervision of works on site

• Provide advice on design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment across a variety of residential and commercial buildings

• Undertake building, condition and measured surveys

Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:

• A minimum 2:2 bachelor’s degree in a RICS-accredited Building Surveying or related course

• Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

• Genuine passion for the built environment and the surveying profession

• Curiosity, enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn from experienced colleagues committed to developing future talent

• Ambition to become a Chartered Building Surveyor, with the drive to progress through the APC

• Strong communication skills, with a confident and professional manner in client-facing situations

• Ability to produce clear, accurate documentation in line with quality standards

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple projects

If this is something you believe this is the right move for you in taking the next best step in your career, then contact jredpath@carriera.co.uk or call on 07531 490986

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