Graduate Building Surveyor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits
Working pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site per week)
Eligibility: Must be based in or able to commute to Cambridgeshire
About the Role
Our client, a leading consultancy within the built environment, is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their expanding Cambridge team. With a strong national presence and one of the largest networks of Chartered Surveyors in the UK, the organisation offers an outstanding platform for graduates to begin and develop their careers.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects while working within a supportive, collaborative, and technically strong team.
Your Opportunity
As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will be exposed to a broad spectrum of professional and project-related services across sectors including residential, education, industrial, and commercial.
You will work closely with experienced surveyors and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to live projects from an early stage while developing the technical competencies required to progress towards Chartership.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in delivering a range of Building Surveying services, including:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) surveys
Pre-acquisition building surveys
Schedules of condition
Dilapidations
Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs)
Support contract administration activities, including:
Attending project meetings
Preparing specifications and tender documentation
Assisting with procurement processes
Producing contract documentation
Conducting site inspections
Assist with building surveys, accurately recording and reporting site data
Analyse and report on building defects and maintenance requirements
Support the preparation and negotiation of dilapidations schedules
Assist in supervising works on-site to ensure quality and compliance
Provide support in advising clients on design, construction, maintenance, and refurbishment
About You
Minimum 2:2 degree in a RICS-accredited Building Surveying (or related) discipline
Strong ambition to achieve Chartered status (MRICS) through the APC pathway
Genuine interest in the built environment and property sector
Strong communication skills with a professional and confident approach
Ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn from experienced professionals
Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
Why Apply?
Structured support towards APC and Chartership
Exposure to a diverse and high-profile client base
Opportunity to work across multiple sectors and project types
Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on professional development
Strong career progression within a well-established consultancy
If you are a motivated graduate looking to kick-start your career in Building Surveying within a forward-thinking and supportive consultancy, we would love to hear from you.
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