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Are you a Building Surveying graduate looking to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading construction consultancies? Due to sustained year-on-year growth and an exceptionally strong pipeline of secured projects, an award-winning consultancy is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join its thriving Social Housing team in Greater London.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate surveyor who has recently enrolled into their APC, or is due to enroll in the near future, and is looking to develop their career within a highly supportive and successful environment. With an industry-leading APC pass rate, structured mentorship and clear progression pathways, this consultancy is renowned for developing the next generation of Building Surveyors.
The Role
Working alongside experienced Chartered Building Surveyors, you will gain exposure to a broad range of professional and project-led instructions across the social housing sector, supporting local authorities, housing associations and registered providers.
Typical duties will include:
- Contract Administration duties under JCT forms of contract
- Assisting with refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects
- Project monitoring and delivery support
- Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
- Undertaking site inspections and condition surveys
- Defect diagnosis and reporting
- Supporting senior surveyors on major programmes of work
- Assisting with project financial management and reporting
- Building strong relationships with clients and contractors
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About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
- Recently enrolled onto your APC, or intending to enroll shortly
- Some industry experience through employment, placements or internships
- A genuine interest in the social housing sector
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- A proactive and ambitious approach to professional development
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
What's on Offer?
- Industry-leading APC training and support
- Exceptional pass rates and a proven career development programme
- Clear progression from Assistant Surveyor through to Chartered status and beyond
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture
- Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth
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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate or APC Surveyor to join a market-leading consultancy where your development will be genuinely invested in and your career progression accelerated. If you're looking for a consultancy that combines outstanding project exposure, first-class APC support and a fantastic culture, we'd love to hear from you.
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