About the Role
You'll be part of an experienced team, assisting in the delivery of a full range of Building Surveying services across commercial properties. A key feature of our programme is early and consistent client exposure—giving you the opportunity to build relationships and develop confidence in real‑world settings from the outset.
Graduates Pathway
* 24‑month programme designed to support you in completing the APC to become a chartered Surveyor
Apprentice Pathway
* 5‑year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor
This position is full‑time, with on‑the‑job training, complemented by attendance to external events and forums.
What Matters Most in this Role
As a Building Surveyor you will assist an experienced team in operating a full range of building surveying instructions on a variety of commercial properties—including offices, retail and industrial. Instructions are generally split 50:50 between professional and contract work. Clients are primarily large institutional firms and property companies such as Threadneedle, BlackRock, CBRE Global Investors, Goodman, Hansteen, Hammerson, Hermes, Intu, and Land Securities.
Professional work will include Schedule of Dilapidations, pre‑acquisition surveys, party wall awards, defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance reports, reinstatement cost assessments, retail delivery and schedule of conditions. Contract work can range from £10k to £2.5m when we act as designer, contract administrator, project manager or a hybrid, and project management of multi‑discipline teams for instructions typically between £2.5m and £20m.
Duties will include:
* Schedule of Dilapidations, pre‑acquisition surveys, party wall awards, defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance reports, reinstatement cost assessments, retail delivery and schedule of conditions.
Graduate pre‑requisites
* RICS Accredited Degree for the Building Surveying Pathway with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent. (Check eligibility at RICS).
* GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English and mathematics.
Apprentice pre‑requisites
* 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent and GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
* OR an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile or an equivalent qualification and GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
What We Expect From You
* Enthusiasm and commitment to client requirements.
* Attention to detail, problem‑solving, time management and organisational skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and relationship building with gravitas among clients.
* Proactive and willing to take ownership of your training and career development.
* Readiness to take responsibility, act on your own initiative and remain calm under pressure.
* Enjoy working in different environments as you will be out on site as well as in the office.
* Resilience and positive attitude.
Why Workman
* Hybrid working to offer you a great work‑life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.
* A full‑time contract (35 hours a week).
* Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
* Healthcare, life insurance and wellness programme.
* Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year.
* Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
* Social events throughout the year including a firm‑wide Christmas party.
* Generous referral bonus.
About Workman LLP
As the UK's leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector‑specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.
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