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 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.

• 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 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

• 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

Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Chappell on (phone number removed) for more information