Overview
Title: Graduate Building Surveyor
Location: Amey Highways office, Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Manchester, M239LF
Requisition ID: 8613
Starting Salary: £28,500.00 (Subject to review)
Location details: Manchester, UK. Working hours: Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours/week. Start date: September 2026.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Building Surveyor Graduate in Manchester. Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position to transition into after completion. You will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme, and we will support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification.
Amey is working with Trafford Council to provide Environmental, Highways and Facilities services across the borough. Within FM we look after a varied portfolio of buildings including Trafford Town Hall, children’s homes, libraries, community centres and over 50 schools.
What You Will Do
* Assist the Asbestos Safety Advisor, the Legionella Officer, the Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer in compliance activities.
* Support reading and actioning recommendations from risk assessments and compliance reports; deputise for team members to provide compliance advice for asbestos, legionella and other FM compliance areas.
* Learn and develop with necessary training and mentoring to support a varied and rewarding career.
Responsibilities
* Learn from, assist and eventually deputise for the Asbestos Safety Advisor, Legionella Officer and others within the FM Team.
* Help write compliance reports and update KPIs for asbestos or legionella.
* Work with the team and external clients to provide a high standard of service.
* Collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, the public and others within the facilities team.
* Manage client relationships to ensure service levels meet expectations.
* Work safely and monitor others, including contractors, to ensure safety compliance.
What You Will Bring
* Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering (built environment bias), Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent.
* Full UK driving licence (desirable).
* Proficient in IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Good personal skills and ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
* Evidence of employment in any field/environment is desirable.
* Ability to work to deadlines and on own initiative.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work. Successful applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing in line with our safe and compliant working environment. Please upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we shortlist based on this information. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience issues uploading documents, contact our People Services team.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have Platinum status by Investors in People. There is a place for you whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional expertise.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and at home. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that suit you.
* Remuneration: competitive salary with potential yearly reviews.
* Career Growth: mentoring and a structured learning and development programme.
* Training Opportunities: comprehensive training including fully funded leadership programs.
* Holidays: 24 days leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
* Pension: generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Flexible working: hybrid, part-time and flexible patterns available.
* Flexible benefits: insurance, Cycle2Work, gym discounts.
* Exclusive Discounts: access to discounts from leading retailers and services.
* Give Back to community: two Social Impact Days per year.
* Family-friendly policies for new parents or carers.
* Affordability networks: access to affinity networks supporting diverse communities.
About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our teams work across the UK and internationally on important projects that shape complex environments.
To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability if they meet the minimum requirements. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss access needs or reasonable adjustments.
Apply today. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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