Graduate Building Surveyor

Are you a recent Building Surveying graduate or newly qualified professional looking to kickstart your career in a fast‑growing, dynamic consultancy? We’re on the lookout for a Graduate Building Surveyor / Project Manager to join our Colchester team!

Who we are:

We’re a multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy delivering projects across sectors like commercial, health, education, defence, residential, and community. Our expertise spans architecture, building surveying, project management, engineering, planning, interior design, sustainability, and more.

Life here is busy – but fun!

We work hard, play hard, and thrive on collaboration. Our mission? Improving the quality and sustainability of the built environment, one project at a time. Our values guide everything we do:

What we offer:

• Competitive salary:
  up to £30k for graduates |
  up to £45k for newly qualified with experience
• Flexible and remote working options to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, festive shutdowns, and long‑service recognition.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through mentoring and in‑house coaching.
• Pension, health cash plan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, early finish incentives, volunteering leave, and more!

What you’ll be doing:

As part of our Building Surveying & Project Management team, you’ll get hands‑on experience across projects of all sizes and sectors, including public, military, education, commercial, and residential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking surveys, including measured surveys, on new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance projects.
• Preparing project documentation, specifications, and tender packages.
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitoring construction works, managing budgets, and assisting Project Managers on‑site.
• Learning to use tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS to deliver high‑quality, accurate project outputs.

Who we’re looking for:

• Building Surveying degree (essential).
• Well‑developed design, specification, contract administration, and project management skills.
• Proactive, organised, commercially aware, with strong communication skills.
• Full driving license.
• Experience with AutoCAD and NBS is a plus, but not essential – training provided!

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Join us and grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Project Management

• Construction

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