Gateley Smithers Purslow
Graduate Building Surveyor +2
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Graduate Building Surveyor +2
Graduate Building Surveyor (+2) – Role Responsibilities
About the Role
The Graduate Building Surveyor (+2) will support the Building Surveying team in delivering expert guidance on the following:
- Design and construction
- Maintenance, repair, and refurbishment
- All types of buildings and sites
You will be responsible for:
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the surveying team to inspect and advise on the above aspects.
- Conduct various inspections including:
- Acquisition surveys
- Condition reports
- Measured surveys
- Defect investigations
- Prepare reports, schedules of work, and detailed work specifications.
- Oversee project design and execution, adhering to:
- Recognised building contracts
- Current technical standards
- Develop proficiency in relevant legislation, including:
- Health & safety regulations
- Party wall legislation
- Building regulations
- Planning permissions
- Comply with all company administrative procedures, personnel protocols, and Health & Safety requirements.
About the Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow is an independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy established in 1978. Our expertise spans:
- Civil and structural engineering
- Building surveying
- Cost consultancy
- Architecture and planning
- Insurance claims
- Heritage conservation
Our Strengths
- A team of Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers, and Architects.
- Operates across the UK within the insurance market.
- delivery of practical, workable solutions for projects in both the public and private sectors.
- LR ISO 9001-certified for operational excellence.
- Investors in People Platinum status, reflecting a strong commitment to employee development and well-being.
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Key Attributes for the Person (BSc / MSc graduate)
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Experience in consulting engineering, conducting:
- Surveying, architectural, and planning procedures.
- Awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical resources.
- Familiarity with:
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Party wall legislation
- Building regulations
- Confidence in working under tight deadlines while ensuring precision.
About Us: Our Culture & Values
Why Choose Gateley?
We operate with clarity and pragmatism, resolving real-world problems for our clients. As part of the Gateley Groups, our professionals deliver legal and business expertise across diverse sectors, supporting over 5,700 active clients—from FTSE 100 corporations to private individuals—nationally and internationally.
The Gateley Team Spirit
At the heart of Gateley is our shared culture, distilled into five core values:
- Ambition for Success
- Forward Thinking
- Room to Breathe (to promote well-being)
- Trusted to Do (ownership and accountability)
- Working Together (collaboration beyond boundaries)
We celebrate such qualities at our annual Gateley Team Spirit Awards, recognising team members who exceed expectations year-round.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Remuneration
- Modern terms with annual bonus opportunities tied to personal performance.
Learning & Development
- Access to Learn, our pлатформа for skills training, including varied courses in fitness, coding, languages, dance, and more.
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Comprehensive Rewards Package (My Flex)
- Flexible annual leave (with extra day-buying options)
- Stress reduction via cycle-to-work schemes
- Critical illness insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group personal pensions
- Full health care coverage
- Season ticket loans
Perks At Work / Home
- Retail rate benefits tailored to your lifestyle, plus:
- Free membership to Community Online Academy
- Focused training in leadership, soft skills, trades, languages, or beyond
Diversity, Inclusion & Well-being
Gateley is firmly committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects varied perspectives—age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, cultural heritage, or otherwise—where all can thrive.
** Supporting flexibility**
- Appealing work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Equal opportunities at every stage of application, hiring, and career growth.
Recognitions
- The Law Society has awarded us gold standard status under its Diversity and Inclusion Charter.
- Stonewall Diversity Champions.
Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks
Shortlisted candidates can expect pre-employment screening, tailored to the role. This may include:
- Worker eligibility validation
- Verification of our professional and academic credentials
- Criminal records (relevant to national security).
- Background checks in financial stability.
- Confirmed industry references.
The screening process ensures we match you with the right culture at appropriate optimism and compliance levels.
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