Graduate Building Surveyor

Are you a Graduate Building Surveyor looking to launch your career with a forward-thinking consultancy and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across the commercial property sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Building Consultancy team in Manchester, working on a broad portfolio of professional and project-based instructions while receiving structured support towards your APC and MRICS qualification.

Atkins Search are recruiting for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join an established consultancy in Manchester. This role offers excellent training, varied project exposure and clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong presence across the North West. The business provides expert Building Surveying, Project Management, Cost Consultancy and Advisory services to a wide range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and public-sector organisations.

Their Building Consultancy team works across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and mixed-use property portfolios, delivering a combination of professional surveying services and project-led commissions. The company places significant emphasis on professional development and offers structured APC support, mentorship from Chartered Surveyors and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

This Graduate Building Surveyor role based in Manchester offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious surveying graduate to build technical expertise and progress towards Chartered status.

Working closely with experienced Building Surveyors and wider project teams, you will support the delivery of professional instructions, refurbishment projects and client advisory services across a varied property portfolio.

The role provides excellent exposure to both professional and project-focused Building Surveying disciplines, helping you gain valuable experience across APC competencies.

As a Graduate Building Surveyor based in Manchester, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with building surveys, inspections and measured surveys
• Supporting technical due diligence and acquisition surveys
• Assisting with schedules of condition and dilapidations instructions
• Supporting defect diagnosis investigations and reporting
• Assisting with contract administration duties on refurbishment projects
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation
• Supporting project monitoring and progress reporting activities
• Attending client meetings, site visits and contractor progress meetings
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
• Assisting with compliance assessments and statutory requirements reviews
• Maintaining accurate project records and survey documentation
• Working towards APC competencies and MRICS qualification through structured support and mentoring

To be successful as a Graduate Building Surveyor in Manchester, you will align with our requirements and bring:

• A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Ambition to achieve MRICS Chartered status
• Strong interest in commercial property and Building Consultancy services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and professional approach to work
• High levels of attention to detail
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Previous industry placement or work experience would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

As a Graduate Building Surveyor in Manchester, you'll have the opportunity to join a respected consultancy that is committed to developing the next generation of Building Surveyors.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Highly competitive salary
• Structured APC support programme
• Dedicated MRICS mentorship from experienced Chartered Surveyors
• Private healthcare scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional membership subscriptions fully funded
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Clear and achievable career progression opportunities
• Exposure to prestigious clients and landmark projects
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Regular company social events and networking opportunities
• Annual team trips and celebrations

Apply Now: Graduate Building Surveyor Manchester

Ready to begin your Building Surveying career with a consultancy that will invest in your professional development and support your journey to Chartership?

Apply today to join a growing Building Consultancy team where you'll gain valuable project exposure, structured APC guidance and excellent long-term career prospects.

If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to provide full details on the business, development pipeline and interview process.

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