Assistant Building Surveyor
CV-LibraryCambridge, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 3 March 2026
Apply NowA multi disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to support surveying delivery across a varied UK project portfolio. This building surveyor opportunity provides early career surveying experience within a professional building surveyor team. The Assistant Building Surveyor will develop practical surveying skills while supporting live projects and professional building surveyor services from Cambridge. This building surveyor role is based in Cambridge with flexible working considered subject to business needs. The successful applicant will join a team delivering building surveying services across multiple sectors.
The Company?
The Assistant Building Surveyor will join a respected property consultancy delivering Architecture, Design, Project Management, Engineering and Sustainability services. The building surveyor will support client projects from initial concept through to completion, working within a practical and commercially focused surveying environment.
The Role
As the Assistant Building Surveyor, you will assist with core building surveying and project surveying duties across a range of instructions.
The role will include:
* Supporting building condition surveys and preparing client reports
* Assisting with tender documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules of work
* Supporting contractor selection and contract administration using standard forms such as JCT contracts
* Attending project briefings and supporting project delivery handovers
* Undertaking site inspections to monitor quality, programme progress and health and safety requirements
* Supporting fee monitoring and project financial tracking
* Attending client meetings and project coordination sessions
* Travelling to project and client sites where required
The Assistant Building Surveyor?
You will be keen to build a career in building surveying and the wider construction and property sector. Applications without a clear interest in building surveying will not be considered.
The Assistant Building Surveyor must have:
* A Level qualifications in line with UCAS entry requirements or predicted results
* Interest in building surveying and the construction environment
* Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
In return……?
* £35,000 - £40,000
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Healthcare plan
* Employee Assistance Programme including Life Assurance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Hybrid working available subject to business needs
If you are an Assistant Building Surveyor and are exploring surveying career opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Cambridge / Consultancy / Building Surveying / Assistant Building Surveyor
The Company?
The Assistant Building Surveyor will join a respected property consultancy delivering Architecture, Design, Project Management, Engineering and Sustainability services. The building surveyor will support client projects from initial concept through to completion, working within a practical and commercially focused surveying environment.
The Role
As the Assistant Building Surveyor, you will assist with core building surveying and project surveying duties across a range of instructions.
The role will include:
* Supporting building condition surveys and preparing client reports
* Assisting with tender documentation including drawings, specifications and schedules of work
* Supporting contractor selection and contract administration using standard forms such as JCT contracts
* Attending project briefings and supporting project delivery handovers
* Undertaking site inspections to monitor quality, programme progress and health and safety requirements
* Supporting fee monitoring and project financial tracking
* Attending client meetings and project coordination sessions
* Travelling to project and client sites where required
The Assistant Building Surveyor?
You will be keen to build a career in building surveying and the wider construction and property sector. Applications without a clear interest in building surveying will not be considered.
The Assistant Building Surveyor must have:
* A Level qualifications in line with UCAS entry requirements or predicted results
* Interest in building surveying and the construction environment
* Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
In return……?
* £35,000 - £40,000
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Healthcare plan
* Employee Assistance Programme including Life Assurance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Hybrid working available subject to business needs
If you are an Assistant Building Surveyor and are exploring surveying career opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Cambridge / Consultancy / Building Surveying / Assistant Building Surveyor