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Assistant Building Surveyor - Nuclear
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The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Surveyor to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.
The Role
As an Assistant Surveyor, you will work under the guidance of experienced surveying professionals, supporting the delivery of technically sound surveying solutions across a variety of projects. You will assist with the preparation of surveys, reports, specifications, and project documentation while contributing to the successful delivery of projects that meet quality, cost, and programme objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the delivery of surveying commissions, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client requirements.
- Support the preparation of technical reports, specifications, drawings, schedules, and project documentation.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
- Assist with building surveys, condition surveys, measured surveys, and asset inspections.
- Support defect diagnosis activities and the preparation of remedial work specifications.
- Develop an understanding of technical and specification processes and take ownership of deliverables with appropriate supervision.
- Assist in identifying and managing project hazards and risks.
- Support compliance with health, safety, and welfare requirements, including CDM Regulations.
- Contribute to project delivery while meeting agreed budgets and programme deadlines.
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Undertake site visits and surveys, including temporary site-based assignments where required.
- Support continuous improvement by following established business processes and procedures.
- Carry out general office duties associated with the successful operation of a consulting business.
Nuclear Sector Experience
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of delivering projects within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments. Experience working on nuclear licensed sites, knowledge of nuclear safety culture, and familiarity with relevant regulatory and assurance frameworks will be highly valued. Applicants holding, or working towards, NSQEP (Nuclear Skills Qualification and Experience Passport) recognition are encouraged to apply.
Whether your background is in project management, architecture, structural engineering, building services, surveying, or multidisciplinary design, we are looking for professionals who can bring a strong understanding of safety, compliance, quality assurance, and technical excellence to support the continued growth of our nuclear and complex infrastructure portfolio, which will include:
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What you will bring to us
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Working towards or committed to achieving professional membership of a relevant institution such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.
- Understanding of surveying theory and principles with the ability to apply them in practice.
- Knowledge of technical and specification processes within a surveying environment.
- Good competence with relevant software packages and analytical tools.
- Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and risk assessment principles.
- Understanding of Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.
- Awareness of commercial considerations associated with project delivery.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly.
- Knowledge of suppliers and the services they provide within the property and construction sectors.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to professional development and progression towards Chartered status.
Desirable
- Experience undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys, and other building surveying activities.
- Exposure to defect diagnosis and the preparation of specifications for remedial works.
- Experience of Contract Administration and project delivery.
- Experience working within a consultancy environment.
- Experience within Public Sector, Commercial, Defence, Justice, Education, Highways, or Rail projects.
- Knowledge of Party Wall matters and dilapidations.
- Experience using industry-standard surveying software and digital survey tools.
Career Development
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your surveying expertise and build experience across a variety of sectors and disciplines. You will be supported in your professional development and progression towards Chartered status through practical project experience, mentoring, and structured development opportunities.
What we can offer you
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.
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Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Some of our benefits include:
- Exceptional personal development, training, and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
- Competitive salary and compensation.
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, and access to discounted gym membership.
- Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support, and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
Who we are
Amey is a leading infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems across the UK and beyond.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance infrastructure across transport, defence, and civic sectors. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering expertise, infrastructure finance, and operational excellence, we create secure, resilient, and sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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