Post Graduate Building Surveyor - Birmingham

Kickstart your career at Gleeds! 

We are looking for a Postgraduate Building Surveyor to join our Birmingham office and participate in our Construct Graduate Development Programme. Through our internal APC preparation and self-development training, an average of 85% of our early career cohorts pass the APC on their first attempt, surpassing the industry average and supporting their journey to achieve RICS Chartered status.

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. 

What does the Gleeds Graduate Programme offer you? 

As a post Graduate Building Surveying, you will have unlimited access to our experts, all of whom have years of experience in their respective fields. We’re on the lookout for ambitious, driven Graduates that can embody the value of Gleeds: ‘Professionalism with personality’, ‘Excellence with humility’ and ‘Innovation with agility’. 

Our Graduate Programme will provide you with on-the-job learning, mentorship, professional reviews, a dedicated development team and all the tools and support needed to be successful in your career!

You will be fully supported on your path to becoming fully-accredited – we cover the costs, help with the paperwork, and make sure it is as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals. 

About this opportunity

You will support our Building Surveyors in the delivery of construction projects for new builds, renovations, and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration and on-site delivery to handover. Also working on building surveying services, including surveys, dilapidation advice and party wall advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of feasibility studies for various projects.
• Help create cost plans and budget estimates.
• Support the development of designs and detailed specifications for construction projects.
• Prepare and assist with submissions for planning and building regulation approvals.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender documentation and assist in managing the tender process.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support with producing detailed specifications, drawings, and schedules of works for construction projects.
• Carry out site inspections of live construction projects to assess progress and quality.
• Evaluate and provide reports on tenders submitted for projects.
• Support the administration of construction contracts, ensuring compliance with agreements and timelines.
• Undertake various surveys, including condition surveys and Schedules of Condition Surveys.
• Assist with party wall surveying duties and related tasks.
• Provide dilapidations advice, conduct dilapidations assessments, and engage in negotiations with other parties.
• You will have the opportunity to train and use drones for survey work, expanding your skill set.
• Utilize 360° digital reality capture technology for site monitoring and reporting.

What you will need:

• The ideal candidate will have Building Surveying Degree or an MSc in Building Surveying
• Ideally you would have 3+ months’ experience or are 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.

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.
• 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain valuable experience and progress in their career as a Building Surveyor. If you're eager to develop your skills, gain exposure to exciting projects, and work towards achieving Chartered status, we would love to hear from you

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.