Technical Moves

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Building Surveyor

Technical Moves Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
12/11/2026
Full time
Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor (Retail & Commercial Specialist) Cambridge Salary Package: £30k - £35k + full APC support package Location: Cambridge / Regional Portfolio Sectors: Retail, Industrial and Commercial. If you are a Graduate or early-career Building Surveyor, you don't need another generic advert listing what a schedule of dilapidations is or why due diligence matters. What actually matters at this stage of your career is where you get your experience, the quality of your instruction mix, and how fast your firm will help you get those four letters (MRICS) after your name. I am partnering with one of the UK s leading specialist building consultancies to place a Graduate or Assistant Building Surveyor into their Cambridge team. This role steps away from basic condition surveys and project management framework admin and puts you right at the sharp end of core technical building surveying working across dynamic, high-footfall retail environments, shopping centres, and commercial assets. The Focus: Pure Building Surveying in a Fast-Paced Sector Retail and shopping centre portfolios move quickly. You won't be stuck behind a desk managing long-cycle project paperwork; you ll be out on-site developing true diagnostic and professional skills: Technical Due Diligence & Pre-Acquisition: Carrying out thorough technical inspections for rapid acquisition or lease events. Dilapidations & Lease Advisory: Managing terminal and interim schedules of dilapidations for both institutional landlords and retail occupiers. Defect Diagnosis & Building Pathology: Getting hands-on with complex building fabric issues, water ingress, and structural defects in high-occupancy commercial environments. Schedules of Condition & Fire Safety Advisory: Delivering high-precision reporting to protect client assets across busy retail schemes. What You Need to Bring A RICS-accredited degree in Building Surveying (recent graduate or 1 2 years of hands-on consultancy experience). The energy and focus to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where client turnaround times matter. Clear determination to achieve your MRICS status with a focus on technical building surveying competencies. Solid written reporting skills and the confidence to liaise directly with asset managers, tenants, and centre management teams. Why Partner with Me? With 25 years of specialist experience recruiting exclusively within Surveying and Property, I don t operate like high-street volume recruiters who blindly push graduate CVs into corporate HR portals. I know this team, I understand their retail portfolio, and I know exactly how to position your technical capability directly with the hiring Partner. Partnering with me ensures your application gets seen, backed by expert advise and direct interview guidance. If you want to build core technical surveying skills on fast-moving, high-profile retail assets, contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Technical Moves Saffron Walden, Essex
11/11/2026
Full time
An established and growing architectural practice is looking to recruit a talented and motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its team. The practice works across a varied portfolio of predominantly residential projects, including new-build developments, listed buildings, renovations and extensions, alongside a range of commercial schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part 2 Architectural Assistant looking to develop their experience and play an active role in projects from initial design through to technical delivery. The Role Working closely with the wider architectural team, you will be involved in projects at both planning and technical stages, contributing to the design development, preparation of drawings and delivery of projects. Responsibilities will include: Preparing architectural drawings and design information for planning applications. Producing detailed technical drawings and construction information. Assisting with the development and coordination of projects across various stages. Working on a diverse range of residential and commercial schemes. Liaising with colleagues, consultants and other project stakeholders. About You The successful candidate will: Hold a Part 2 qualification in Architecture. Have 2+ years experience working within an architectural practice. Have experience contributing to projects at both planning and technical stages. Be proficient in AutoCAD . Have a good understanding of UK planning and building regulations. Demonstrate strong design, technical and communication skills. Be organised, proactive and confident working both independently and as part of a team. The Opportunity You will be joining an established practice offering exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio, with the opportunity to broaden your experience across all stages of the architectural process. If you are a capable and enthusiastic Part 2 Architectural Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a well-established practice, we would be keen to hear from you.