Trainee Surveyor

Trainee Surveyor

Location:

Dorset (travel across South and wider UK)

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Reports to:

Senior Surveyor/Surveying Manager

* Role Overview

This is an entry‑level position for someone looking to build a career in building surveying, asset data collection, and compliance‑based technical surveying. The Trainee Surveyor will support our senior team on a wide range of projects inc. building condition surveys, mechanical & electrical surveys, asset verification, fire safety inspections and facilities management data capture.

You will learn how to assess buildings, gather accurate technical information, use digital surveying tools & produce structured survey outputs to support clients in education, healthcare, commercial & the public‑sector.

Key Responsibilities

Assist senior surveyors with building condition surveys across fabric, mechanical and electrical systems

Support the collection and verification of asset data for M&E plant, equipment and building systems

Carry out basic on‑site inspections, measurements & photographic evidence gathering

Use digital tools to record accurate data

Help prepare survey notes, schedules, & draft reports

Follow health & safety procedures and safe‑working practices on all sites

Engage with clients & site representatives professionally

Maintain organised records, logs, & documentation

Participate in structured training & development plans to progress toward Surveyor level

Skills & Attributes

Strong attention to detail & accuracy

Good problem‑solving ability & willingness to learn technical concepts

Confident communicator with a professional manner

Comfortable working on‑site in schools, colleges, commercial buildings & public estates

Basic understanding of buildings, construction or engineering (advantage but not essential)

Ability to work independently & as part of a team.

Competent with technology (tablets, apps, cloud‑based systems)

Qualifications

Essential:

GCSEs or equivalent (English & Maths minimum).

Interest in buildings, engineering, facilities, or technical surveying.

Desirable:

BTEC, NVQ or similar in construction, engineering, or building services.

Any experience in FM, maintenance, trades, or technical roles

Full English Driving licence

Training & Development

Bluerose will provide structured training including:

Building condition surveying

Mechanical & electrical asset identification

Survey software and digital data capture

Health & safety and site awareness

Fire safety fundamentals

SFG
20 and FM maintenance principles

Report writing and technical communication

Progression routes:
Surveyor → Senior Surveyor → Technical Lead → Project Manager

Benefits

Competitive salary with clear progression steps

Full training and mentoring

Travel expenses

Company equipment

Opportunities to work on diverse estates across the UK

What Success Looks Like

Within 6–12 months, the Trainee Surveyor should be able to:

Independently survey small buildings or specific systems

Produce accurate asset data sets

Contribute to building condition reports

Understand core M&E plant and building fabric elements

Represent Bluerose professionally on client sites