Assistant Building Surveyor

Reference no. 2188

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Salary

£30k - 40k per year + complete benefits and bonuses

Type

Permanent

Job Posted

20, Apr 2026

Assistant Building Surveyor - Cambridge

£30,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

An established multidisciplinary property consultancy with one of the UK's largest Building Surveying teams is looking to appoint an Assistant Building Surveyor to join its growing Cambridge office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone part-way through their APC or with early post-graduate experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a highly respected consultancy. You'll be joining a supportive, well-structured team with a strong track record of developing surveyors through to Chartership.

The Cambridge office offers a modern, high-quality working environment in a well-connected location, making it easily commutable from across the region.

What does it look like? 

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of professional and project-led Building Surveying services across sectors including commercial, education, industrial and residential.

Day-to-day you will be:

  • Assisting with the delivery of building surveys, condition reports and technical due diligence
  • Supporting contract administration duties across refurbishment and maintenance projects
  • Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
  • Undertaking defect analysis and reporting
  • Assisting with dilapidations instructions and negotiations
  • Supporting reinstatement cost assessments and PPM schedules
  • Attending site inspections and client meetings

You'll work closely with senior surveyors and directors, gaining hands-on experience while progressing towards Chartership.

What you need to do the job:

  • Degree in Building Surveying or a RICS-accredited related discipline
  • Working towards APC / MRICS (or planning to start)
  • Some practical experience in a Building Surveying role (consultancy or client-side)
  • Strong interest in both professional services and project work
  • Good technical grounding in construction and building pathology
  • Confident communication skills and a professional approach with clients
  • Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple instructions

Ultimate package:

  • Competitive salary between £30,000 - £45,000
  • Structured APC support with mentorship from experienced Chartered Surveyors
  • Clear progression pathway within a large, growing consultancy
  • Exposure to a wide variety of high-quality projects and clients
  • Modern Cambridge office in a highly accessible location
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance + option to buy more
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Professional subscriptions paid
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Social, collaborative team culture

Get in touch if you want to talk confidentially, call 07531 490986 or email : jredpath@carriera.co.uk

It's your move. 

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application.  All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003.  All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.

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