Post Graduate Building Surveyor - Newcastle

We’re looking to for post Graduate Building Surveyor, at our Newcastle office, who is looking to successfully complete the Gleeds internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status (RICS).

At Gleeds, we believe in creating long-term relationships with not only our clients, but our people as well. We have a proven track record of supporting our Graduates as they grow, helping them become the best version of themselves both professionally and personally – creating a workplace that is efficient, inclusive, and fun to be a part of. 

About this opportunity

Post Graduate responsibilities for assisting in all Building Surveying projects.

You’ll assist Building Surveyors in the delivery of building surveying services, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews.

Assisting building surveyors with the preparation of:

• Feasibility studies
• Prepare cost plans
• Designs and detailed specifications
• Submissions for planning and building regulation approvals
• Tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.

Assisting building surveyors with:

• Evaluating and reporting on tenders
• Administration of construction contracts
• Undertaking surveys including condition surveys, DDA, Fire Risk Assessments, Schedules of Condition and Acquisition Surveys.
• Preparing reports for customers
• Undertaking party wall surveyor duties
• Providing dilapidations advice and delivering dilapidations assessments and negotiating with other parties
• Undertaking quality monitoring roles of major construction projects.
• Successfully complete the Gleeds internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status (RICS)
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks.

What you will need:

• The ideal candidate will have Building Surveying Degree or an MSs in Building Surveying
• You would have already completed a year within Building Surveying and currently looking to complete your APC
• You will have the right to live and work in the UK. 
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Good ICT skills, with an elevated level of ability in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Lively and enthusiastic, but conscientious and precise.
• Outgoing and people-orientated, with a strong ability to work as part of a team.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to have a chat to discuss how we can help you on your journey to become a fully accredited member of the team here at Gleeds. 

What benefits can you expect from Gleeds? 

At Gleeds, we know people power our success, which is why we are constantly evaluating our benefits offering to make sure everyone knows how valued they are here:

• Structured professional and personal development through our Graduate Development Programme, Construct
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and people-focused company that is a recognised Great Place to Work 2023
• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.