Assistant Building Surveyor

Job Description

To support the delivery of building surveying services across the organisation’s managed estate, assisting senior surveyors with inspections, surveys, project delivery, statutory compliance, design, tendering, contract management and other duties.

The role provides structured development and training to enable the postholder to progress towards professional membership through the RICS Building Surveying pathway (RICS APC).

The assistant building surveyor will support in maintaining, improving and safeguarding the Council’s managed estate including corporate buildings, community assets, schools, libraries and any other asset types in the managed estate ensuring they are safe, compliant, well‑maintained and fit for purpose.

The postholder will work under the guidance of senior surveyors to gain practical experience across all core building surveying disciplines. This includes undertaking condition assessments, contributing to feasibility studies, supporting project design and delivery, assisting with statutory compliance (such as fire safety, asbestos and accessibility), and helping maintain accurate records.

Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Building Studies, Construction, or a related built‑environment discipline.

Enrolment to MRICS Building Surveying pathway or similar professional membership and working towards achieving Chartered status.

Experience gained through university projects, placements, internships, or early employment in surveying, construction, or property.

Experience drafting technical documentation, reports, schedules or drawings.

Knowledge of core building surveying principles and competencies such as building pathology, construction technology, design and specification, contract administration, legal and regulatory compliance and RICS guidance.

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, we will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout the recruitment process.