Assistant Building Surveyor ​/ Architectural Technician

Assistant Building Surveyor/ Architectural Technician

Location: Dorset

Salary: £32,500 - £37,500 per year

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Interview date: 9 September 2026

Are you an ambitious graduate Building Surveyor or Architectural Technician looking to develop your career in a unique and varied estate?

Canford School is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Building Surveyor / Architectural Technician to join our Estates team. Working across our historic and modern buildings, you'll play a key role in designing, surveying and delivering refurbishment, maintenance and improvement projects while developing your professional skills alongside experienced surveyors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress towards Chartered Building Surveyor (RICS) status or other similar architectural pathways.

About the role

You'll be involved in:

• Producing existing and proposed CAD drawings, plans and design schemes.
• Assisting with building surveys, inspections and condition reports.
• Running refurbishment and planned maintenance projects and minor works.
• Liaising with contractors, direct labour teams and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing planning and building regulations applications.
• Maintaining accur...