Assistant Building Surveyor

Our client, a leading independent construction consultancy with an international presence, is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their growing team in Birmingham. With a headcount of over 120 professionals and offices across the UK and in New York City, they provide expert services in project management, cost consultancy, and building surveying across a wide variety of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, mixed-use, retail, heritage and infrastructure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, employee-owned business that combines high-profile project exposure with a supportive and dynamic working environment. The Birmingham office operates across the Midlands and beyond, delivering complex, multi-sector schemes in both the public and private sectors.

The role is open to recent graduates as well as those with prior industry experience. While experience is advantageous, it is not essential. Full APC support will be provided to help candidates progress toward chartership.

Assistant Building Surveyor Salary & Benefits
Salary: 26,000 - 38,000 DOE
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual Employee Ownership Trust bonus (up to 3,600)
Additional personal performance bonus
Flexible working arrangements
Private healthcare
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension scheme (with flexible options)
Full APC support including multiple assessors, study leave, and mentoring
10 colleagues achieved MRICS status in the past 12 months
Excellent career development pathways and varied project exposure

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Overview
Supporting the delivery of both project and professional building surveying services
Assisting with condition surveys, defect analysis, feasibility studies and dilapidations
Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
Supporting contract administration and project management across diverse sectors
Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and client presentations
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project delivery
Attending site visits and meetings across the Midlands region

Assistant Building Surveyor Job Requirements
Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
Experience through a placement year or post-graduation employment advantageous but not essential
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Proactive approach to learning and professional development
Full UK driving licence
Ability to commute to central Birmingham

This is an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring Building Surveyor to join a people-focused, employee-owned consultancy offering tailored APC support, high-quality project exposure, and a clear path to chartership.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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