Assistant Building Surveyor

About the role

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 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, providing a guaranteed income in retirement and security for 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 programmes including confidential employee assistance.

Barnet Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities and are a Disability Confident employer. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months, after which suitability will be reviewed.