Graduate Building Surveyor

THE COMPANY

This Property Consultancy is seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor to join their established team in Colchester, delivering a diverse range of projects across the public sector.

Our client is highly respected across the UK, with a strong presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality built environment services. Their public sector portfolio includes projects for organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, RNLI, fire services, education providers, and police authorities.

The company offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where graduates can develop their technical expertise, gain hands-on project experience, and receive structured mentoring towards professional chartership.

THE POSITION

The role is for a Graduate Building Surveyor to support the delivery of a wide range of building surveying services across public sector projects. You will gain exposure to projects from inception through to completion, working alongside experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the delivery of building surveying services across public sector projects

Assisting with project management from pre-contract through to completion

Preparing specifications, schedules of work, and technical reports

Supporting contract administration under JCT Contracts, with potential exposure to NEC Contracts

Undertaking building inspections, condition surveys, and defect analysis

Assisting in managing project budgets, programmes, and client relationships

Supporting refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across fire, education, defence, and emergency service facilities

This role offers excellent exposure to technical and professional services with a clear pathway for career progression and chartership.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will:

Hold a relevant Building Surveying degree (essential)

Be working towards or keen to pursue Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)

Have strong interest in public sector projects and the built environment

Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

Be proactive, motivated, and eager to learn

Be capable of working both independently and as part of a team

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Opportunity to work on meaningful public sector projects across fire services, education, defence, and emergency services

Exposure to major public sector clients including the Ministry of Defence and RNLI

Structured training and mentoring towards professional chartership

Clear career progression within a leading property consultancy

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Hands-on experience with JCT and NEC contract frameworks

INTERESTED?

Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Chappell on (phone number removed) for more information