Ayer Associates Ltd is a small, friendly, family-run practice of Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, providing building surveying, project management, quantity surveying, advisory and property consultancy services to clients across the public and private sectors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Building Surveyor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with approximately 2 to 5 years’ post-graduate experience who is keen to continue developing their professional and technical skills across building surveying, construction, property and project work within a supportive Chartered Surveying practice.
Applicants without a relevant CV and cover letter will not be considered.
About the role
Working with senior colleagues while also taking responsibility for your own instructions, you will help deliver a varied range of building surveying and project-related work. The role will include undertaking site inspections, condition surveys, measured surveys, preparing reports, assisting with specifications and schedules of work, supporting contract administration and contributing to project delivery for public and private sector clients.
You will be encouraged to develop greater autonomy and client-facing responsibility as your experience grows, with guidance and mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors. We will support your continued professional development, including APC preparation where appropriate, and help you progress within the building surveying profession.
What we are looking for
- A degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Property or a related built environment discipline.
- Approximately 2 to 5 years’ post-graduate experience in building surveying or a closely related property/construction consultancy role.
- Experience of site inspections, surveys, report writing and assisting with project or contract administration.
- A genuine interest in building surveying, construction, property and the built environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear notes, reports and correspondence.
- A professional, organised and practical approach to work, with good attention to detail.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and relevant technical software, with a willingness to continue developing your skills.
- A full UK driving licence would be helpful, although the ability to travel to sites and offices as required is more important.
What we offer
- The chance to continue developing your career within a supportive, approachable and friendly team.
- A full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.
- A competitive remuneration package.
- A varied workload across building surveying, project support and wider property consultancy work.
- Support with professional development, APC preparation and relevant continuing professional development.
- Mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors and senior members of the team.
- Exposure to public and private sector clients, with opportunities to develop client-facing experience.
- A small-practice environment where your contribution will be noticed and valued as your career develops.
How to apply
If you have 2 to 5 years’ post-graduate experience and are looking to continue developing your career in building surveying within a friendly and supportive practice, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please express an interest below.
A relevant CV and a short covering letter to will be required. This can be sent to croydon-works@croydon.gov.uk
- Posted 6 days ago
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