1st Select Ltd
Graduate Building Surveyor
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Graduate Building Surveyor
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Building Surveyor to join our building surveying team, with a particular focus on undertaking fabric condition surveys across a range of properties.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply. Good luck.
Role Overview
The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a graduate to develop practical, hands-on building surveying experience while working alongside experienced surveyors. The successful candidate will be involved in inspecting buildings, identifying defects and deterioration, recording condition information, preparing reports and assisting with the development of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes.
The position will involve regular site inspections and travel to client properties. It will suit someone who has a genuine interest in buildings and construction, enjoys working on site and is keen to develop their technical knowledge and surveying skills.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with and, as their experience develops, take responsibility for undertaking detailed visual inspections of building fabric and associated elements. This will include roofs, walls, elevations, windows, doors, external finishes, floors, ceilings, internal finishes and other building components.
- Identify and record defects, deterioration, damage and potential maintenance requirements, supported by clear photographic records and written observations.
- Develop an understanding of the likely causes of defects and, where appropriate and within your level of competence, recommend suitable remedial works and further investigations.
- Accurately record the condition of building elements and assess their apparent serviceability and likely maintenance requirements.
- Identify any health and safety concerns or issues requiring urgent attention and escalate these appropriately to senior members of the team.
- Assist with the preparation of fabric condition survey reports, schedules of defects, photographic schedules and recommendations for remedial works.
- Contribute to planned preventative maintenance programmes, lifecycle assessments and capital expenditure forecasts, helping clients to understand the condition of their buildings and make informed decisions about future maintenance and investment.
- Work alongside experienced surveyors to develop your understanding of building pathology, construction methods, repair techniques and appropriate maintenance strategies.
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As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to become involved in wider building surveying activities, including building surveys, defect investigations, preparation of specifications and schedules of works, tender documentation, refurbishment projects and contract administration.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a graduate who has completed, or is working towards completing, a degree in Building Surveying or a closely related RICS-accredited discipline. Previous experience within building surveying, construction or property would be advantageous, although the role is primarily aimed at someone at graduate or early-career level.
- Genuine interest in how buildings are constructed, maintained and repaired.
- Willingness to develop your understanding of building defects and pathology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as the role will involve producing professional survey reports and communicating findings to colleagues and clients.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to work methodically when recording and assessing large amounts of condition information.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to learn and use surveying and asset management systems. Experience with AutoCAD or similar software would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently between properties would be advantageous.
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Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is observant, practical and analytical, with the ability to look at a building and understand how its different elements interact and deteriorate over time.
- Comfortable working independently on site while also recognising when advice or assistance is required from more experienced colleagues.
- A methodical approach, good organisational skills and strong attention to detail will be essential, particularly when undertaking large-scale condition surveys.
- Enthusiastic about developing a career in building surveying and willing to learn from experienced professionals.
- The role will provide significant opportunity for professional and technical development, and we are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career within the profession.
Professional Development
The role is designed to provide a strong technical foundation in fabric condition surveying while supporting the successful candidate's progression towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor.
- You will receive guidance and mentoring from experienced surveyors and, where appropriate, support towards completing the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
- As your competency and experience develop, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility for surveys, reporting and client-facing work before progressing into wider building surveying and project-based responsibilities.
- The longer-term career pathway will provide opportunities to develop across areas including building pathology, planned maintenance, refurbishment, project management, contract administration and professional consultancy.
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