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Assistant Building Surveyor

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: EA Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing team. Chartered status is not essential, however the successful candidate must be confident working independently and unsupervised across a varied workload.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from initial inspections through to contract administration and completion, across small to medium-sized building and civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

* Assessing and preparing scopes of works for a variety of building projects

* Preparing detailed works schedules with reference to NBS specifications

* Setting up and managing contract documentation using the JCT online platform

* Advising on and implementing appropriate procurement routes for small to medium-sized contracts, including some civil engineering works

* Administering building contracts, including issuing payment certificates, notices, and final accounts

* Diagnosing building defects and preparing clear, concise technical reports

* Undertaking planned and preventative maintenance inspections, reporting findings and managing resulting works

* Producing and amending basic CAD drawings and details as required

Skills & Experience

* At least 3 years’ experience in a Building Surveying role

* Proven ability to manage workload and deliver projects without close supervision

* Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration procedures

* Sound understanding of building pathology and defect diagnosis

* Experience delivering insurance loss reinstatement works (desirable but not essential)

* Competent user of CAD for basic drawing and detailing

* Strong communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

* A varied and interesting workload

* Opportunities for professional development and career progression

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Competitive salary and benefits package
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