Graduate / Assistant Surveyor

Your new companyAre you looking to take your first step into a surveying career? We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant / Graduate Asset Surveyor to join a friendly and supportive Property Services team. This full-time hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to meaningful work that improves homes and supports people across the region.

The role combines office-based work (typically 2-3 days a week) with regular site visits across the East of England.Your new roleThis is a fantastic opportunity to grow your surveying experience in an environment where your work has real social impact. You'll work alongside experienced surveyors, gaining hands-on skills, professional development and exposure to a wide range of property and asset management activities.

As an Assistant / Graduate Asset Surveyor, you will support the delivery of high-quality surveying services across a varied domestic and commercial property portfolio. You'll be involved in inspections, data collection, technical documentation, and helping to ensure properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained.Key Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out stock condition surveys, maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis and HHSRS assessments.
• Support the preparation of technical documents including specifications, drawings, floor plans and cost estimates.
• Help ensure compliance with building regulations, planning requirements, CDM regulations and health & safety standards.
• Support contractor management by attending site visits, monitoring work quality and gathering data for reporting.
• Contribute to procurement tasks, service improvement projects, and asset management data analysis.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, tenants and contractors to ensure excellent customer service.

What you'll need to succeedThis role is ideal for someone early in their surveying career-whether you're a recent graduate, working towards a relevant qualification, or bringing some initial experience within surveying, property or maintenance.

• Degree qualified or equivalent in building surveying
• Interest in building construction, repairs, maintenance or asset management.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, tenants and contractors.
• Confidence working in occupied homes and adapting to the needs of diverse tenants.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and ideally some familiarity with CAD (training can be provided).
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (regular travel required).

What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity to grow your surveying experience in an environment where your work has real social impact. You'll work alongside experienced surveyors, gaining hands-on skills, professional development and exposure to a wide range of property and asset management activities.Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contributions
• Wellbeing and development support, including:
• Health cashback plan (dental, optical, etc.)
• Employee assistance and wellbeing services
• Access to professional qualifications and training
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Recognition and reward programmes

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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