Assistant Building Surveyor

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, RICS-regulated property consultancy with a growing presence across London and the South East. Operating from modern offices in Essex, this dynamic practice is known for delivering high-quality professional and project-based building surveying services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. With a strong emphasis on staff development, collaborative working, and technical excellence, the firm offers a supportive environment where ambitious surveyors can grow and thrive.

Assistant Building Surveyor – Salary & Benefits

• Salary £30,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working with flexibility between office, site, and home
• Projects across London and Essex, office based in Billericay
• Full structured guidance towards chartership with RICS
• Ongoing CPD and mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, and mileage allowance

Assistant Building Surveyor – Job Overview

You will join a friendly, growing team of Building Surveyors involved in a broad mix of professional and project work across sectors such as residential, commercial, education, and healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity for anAssistant Building Surveyor with 1+ years of experience who is looking to work towards full chartered status (MRICS) with ongoing support and exposure to a wide variety of instructions.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting with pre-acquisition surveys, condition surveys, and defect diagnosis
• Supporting project management and contract administration for refurbishment and maintenance schemes
• Preparing schedules of work and specifications
• Working on dilapidations, party wall matters, and planned maintenance programmes
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Undertaking site inspections across London and Essex

Assistant Building Surveyor – Job Requirements

• Degree in Building Surveying or a closely related subject (RICS-accredited)
• 1+ years of relevant industry experience (consultancy or client-side)
• Enrolled on or intending to pursue the APC (full support provided)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work flexibly across sites, with occasional travel across London and Essex
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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