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Graduate Building Surveyor +2
The Graduate Building Surveyor +2 Role
About The Role
The Graduate Building Surveyor +2 will support the Building Surveying team, providing advice and guidance on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Surveying team to deliver inspections covering:
- Acquisition surveys
- Condition reports
- Measured surveys
- Defect investigations
- Drafting detailed reports, schedules of work, and project-specific works specifications
- Designing and managing construction projects while adhering to recognised building contracts and current technical standards
- Developing expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks, including:
- Health & Safety regulations
- Party Wall legislation
- Building Regulations
- Planning requirements
- Strict adherence to the company’s administrative policies, personnel procedures, and Health & Safety regulations
The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow is an independent multidisciplinary practice (est. 1978) specialising in:
- Civil and structural engineering
- Building surveying
- Cost consultancy
- Architecture and planning
- Insurance claims
- Heritage conservation
The firm employs Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers, and Architects across the UK, predominantly within the insurance market. Committed to delivering practical, workable solutions, they serve a broad client base in both public and private sectors.
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Key achievements:
- LR ISO 9001 certified Quality Managed System
- Investors in People Platinum status (mentioning their people-focused culture and commitment to development)
The Person
Candidates should demonstrate:
- A BSc / MSc degree in a relevant discipline
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of:
- Consulting engineering, surveying, architectural, and planning practices
- Latest statutory requirements and technical publications
- Working familiarity with:
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines
About Gateley Smithers Purslow
Gateley is a legal and professional services group, recognised for problem-solving excellence. Their team solves complex challenges for over 5,700 active clients, including FTSE 100 companies and individuals, nationally and internationally.
Core Values:
Ambitious for Success | Forward Thinking | Room to Breathe | Trusted to Do | Working Together (Annual recognition for employees embodying these values through the Team Spirit Awards).
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The Benefits Package
A competitive remuneration structure, blending base pay with a potential annual bonus.
Beyond compensation, the benefits include:
Learning & Development
- 701Learn platform — Courses covering fitness, coding, languages, dance, and more
- Community Online Academy
- Personalised progression opportunities through mentorship and feedback
My Flex Rewards (Grade-dependent)
- Enhanced annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Critical illness benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group personal pension
- Private healthcare
- Season ticket loan
- Tailored retail perks via Perks At Work/Home
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Gateley prioritises Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) with:
- Equal opportunities for all backgrounds, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture
- Flexible working options to foster a healthy work/life balance
Prestigious recognition:
- The Law Society’s Gold Standard Diversity and Inclusion Charter winner
- Stonewall’s Diversity Champions designation
Note: Pre-employment checks may include verification of qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references.
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