Graduate Building Surveyor

A client of mine, a growing and dynamic multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, are keen to speak with an ambitious Graduate Building Surveyor, with a view to joining their Colchester office
. Offering the successful Graduate Building Surveyor not only the opportunity to work within a well-established Building Surveying and Project Management team, but also exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

With offices across the UK and decades of combined expertise, my client provides a full range of services including Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, and Health & Safety. They are a progressive, collaborative, and supportive consultancy, committed to improving the quality and sustainability of the built environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, they provide mentoring, training, and support for professional memberships, ensuring a clear pathway for career growth.

As the successful Graduate Building Surveyor, you will play an integral role in delivering both project-based and professional Building Surveying services. From undertaking surveys, design and specification, contract administration, and project management, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, defence, and community projects.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, learning how to take projects from inception through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise while being fully supported by senior members of the team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Surveying
• A full UK driving licence

Knowledge and attributes

• Strong design, specification, and contract administration skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and NBS (advantageous but not essential)
• Well-organised, diligent, and commercially aware
• Strong communication and team working skills

• £28,000 – £30,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + festive shutdown
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership support
• Health cash plan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan (if applicable)
• Death in service benefit
• Opportunities for flexible and remote working
• Mentoring, coaching, and internal L&D programmes
• Fully funded team-building and social events
• Additional volunteering leave (up to 2 days)
• Clear career development pathway

If you’re a Graduate Building Surveyor seeking a role that offers diverse projects, strong support, and long-term progression, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James.