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.