Graduate Building Surveyor

• We offer a competitive salary of £33,950 per annum (rising as you develop through the role)
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%)
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.
  Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
• Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.

Build your surveying career with Onward

Are you a Building Surveying graduate looking for the opportunity to put your learning into practice and develop your professional career?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Building Surveyor to join our Property team. You will support the assessment and delivery of property projects, undertaking building inspections, condition surveys and technical evaluations across our property portfolio.

With support from experienced colleagues, you will follow a structured programme of supervised experience and take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow. The role is designed to help you develop the technical, commercial and professional competencies required to progress into a Building Surveyor position.

We're keen to hear from graduates who are looking to start their career with Onward either from January 2027 or following graduation in summer 2027
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We welcome applications if:

• You have already completed a Building Surveying degree and are available to start from January 2027
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• You are currently completing your Building Surveying degree, expect to graduate in summer 2027
  , and are looking for your first graduate opportunity following your studies.
• If you graduated within the last two years
  , no previous industry experience is required
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• If you graduated between two and five years ago
  , we welcome your application where you have gained relevant industry experience in areas such as building surveying, construction, property, housing, asset management or project delivery.

Relevant experience could include a placement, internship, graduate role, site-based work or other employment within the property or construction sector.

You will:

• Attend site visits and help undertake inspections, measurements, condition surveys and building investigations.
• Record defects and support technical due diligence activities.
• Help prepare building surveys, schedules of condition and planned preventative maintenance reports.
• Support the procurement of property projects, including developing scopes, specifications and tender documentation.
• Assist with evaluating contractors and monitoring their performance against agreed requirements.
• Help prepare defect lists, track remedial work and monitor project progress.
• Support the processing of works orders, payments and project information.
• Maintain accurate project, audit and compliance records.
• Develop your understanding of health and safety legislation, including Construction Design and Management Regulations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Take…