Graduate Building Surveyor – Manchester

About the role

One of the UK's leading national property consultancies is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor to join its Manchester office. The role offers exposure to varied public and private sector projects, with professional training and a clear path towards chartership.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand objectives, asset performance and operational requirements.
• Assist in developing project briefs, feasibility advice, budget costings and risk assessments.
• Conduct building, condition and defect surveys; prepare technical drawings, reports and tender documentation.
• Advise on statutory compliance, planning and building regulations; support procurement and contractor selection.
• Administer building contracts (JCT desirable), chair progress meetings and liaise with contractors and consultants.
• Monitor programme, cost and quality performance; manage variations, change control and health & safety compliance.
• Inspect completed works, agree final accounts and provide post‑project evaluations and client reporting.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 months of relevant surveying or project experience.
• Experience assisting delivery of minor works or improvement projects.
• Strong interest in project management within asset management and building improvement.
• Highly organised with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Building surveys, condition surveys and defect analysis.
• Technical drawing and report preparation.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, planning and building regulations.
• Contract administration (JCT experience desirable).
• Health & safety awareness (CDM).

What we offer

• Salary £33,000 – £37,000 per year.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Professional training and structured career development.
• Opportunity to work towards chartership.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, asset improvement and maintenance projects.