Express Recruitment
Assistant Building Surveyor
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
London, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
12 October 2026
What they need
Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in the appointment of an Assistant Building Surveyor to support the delivery and ongoing management of a diverse property estate.
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring building surveying professional looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, gaining practical experience across a broad range of building surveying disciplines. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced and senior surveyors, supporting inspections, condition surveys, project delivery, statutory compliance, design, tendering and contract management.
The role offers structured development and training, with the opportunity to work towards professional membership through the RICS Building Surveying pathway and progress towards RICS APC.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring building surveying professional looking to develop their career within a varied and supportive environment. The successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience across inspections, condition surveys, project delivery, statutory compliance, design, tendering and contract management, whilst receiving structured support towards professional qualification.
If you are looking to build a long-term career in building surveying and are keen to develop your technical knowledge and professional experience within a diverse property estate, we would be keen to hear from you.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a building surveyor role, having conducted site work and drafted technical documentation
- Relevant qualification or degree in Building Surveying, Building Studies, Property or a closely related discipline
- Some practical experience within a building surveying, property, construction or estates environment would be advantageous
- Understanding of building construction, defects, maintenance and property condition assessment
- Awareness of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety, fire safety, asbestos and accessibility
Roles & Responsibilities
- Carry out and assist with building, condition and measured surveys, inspections and building pathology assessments, producing accurate reports, schedules of condition and maintenance recommendations.
- Support design and technical documentation, including CAD drawings, specifications, tender documentation, feasibility studies and applications to planning and building control authorities.
- Assist senior surveyors with project management and contract administration, including site monitoring, progress reporting, valuations, snagging, handovers and project coordination.
- Support statutory compliance and asset management, including fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, accessibility and building control, ensuring property records and compliance information remain accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, building users and other stakeholders, attending site meetings and supporting the successful delivery of maintenance, refurbishment and improvement projects.
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.
Job Location
Edgware, London
Salary
Up to c£43,000 per annum, D.O.E
Job Type and Hours
Monday - Friday, Full time, Permanent
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to [email protected] mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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