Apprentice Building Surveyor

Location Reading, Berkshire Salary £28,000-£34,000 dependent on experience About Us We are a growing, independent building surveying consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality professional and project services across a broad range of sectors. With a team of experienced Chartered Surveyors, we work alongside clients at every stage of the property lifecycle — from acquisition through to refurbishment, maintenance, and disposal. Our sectors span residential, commercial, education, industrial, and public sector clients, and we are proud of the depth of expertise and the collaborative culture we have built. Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a talented Graduate Building Surveyor to join our team. The Role This is an excellent opportunity to launch your building surveying career in a supportive and professionally stimulating environment. From day one, you will be working on real instructions alongside experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to a genuinely broad mix of professional and project work. You will be supported towards MRICS status through a structured APC programme, with a dedicated supervisor and counsellor, regular review meetings, and a clear development pathway. What You'll Be Doing Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and will develop as you grow in the role. You can expect to be involved in: Professional Surveying Services Carrying out building, condition and pre-acquisition surveys across a range of property types Preparing Schedules of Condition and Schedules of Dilapidations, and assisting with negotiation of settlements Undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) surveys and preparing associated reports Completing Reinstatement Cost Assessments Identifying, analysing and reporting on building defects, with clear and concise written summaries Project and Contract Administration Supporting contract administration instructions including attendance at site meetings, preparation of specifications, and procurement of competitive tenders Preparing contract documents and undertaking progress inspections Assisting with the supervision of building works on site Supporting delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and capital improvement projects Working with JCT contracts and frameworks Client and Team Collaboration Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on complex schemes Supporting client relationship management and contributing to service delivery Engaging in CPD, knowledge-sharing, and internal training initiatives What We're Looking For Essential A degree in Building Surveying (RICS-accredited), achieved at 2:1 or above The right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship A genuine interest in the built environment and the surveying profession Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate reports and correspondence Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your time across multiple projects simultaneously