The Role
The Building Surveyor apprentice is expected to support the Surveying team, working with them to provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites. You will be responsible for the following:
* Working with the Surveying team to inspect and provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.
* Inspections to involve acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys, and defect investigations.
* Preparing reports, schedules of work, and works specifications.
* Designing and overseeing works using recognised building contracts and adhering to current technical standards.
* Developing an understanding and applying relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations, and planning.
* Complying with the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures, and Health & Safety regulations.
You will study the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Building Surveyor Pathway) at Nottingham Trent University. The duration of your Degree Apprenticeship is based on a typical 30-hour working week, with 6 hours per week used for off-the-job training, delivered via one day per week on campus at Nottingham Trent University. You will complete the course in 5 years.
The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow’s goal is to be recognised as the firm for solving complex building, construction, and property issues for commercial and private clients, the public sector, and the insurance claims market. We are proud to be Investors in People Platinum and have an excellent development framework to provide career progression and Chartership success. We have 14 offices and are growing, with a team of people who are supportive, caring, and strive to be the best at what we do.
The Person
* Entry Requirements: Applicants for this course will need to meet the standard BSc (Hons) Building Surveying FT/SW entry qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, GCSEs – English and Maths grade C/4.
* Some experience and working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications.
* Some experience and understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall, and Building Regulation legislation.
* Experience of working to deadlines.
* The ability to think methodically.
* Creative problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Please note this position is to start in September 2025.
The Benefits
With support, coaching, and feedback from engaging colleagues, our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan, and many more benefits (grade dependent).
Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being
Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are important parts of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.
We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.
Additional Information
If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
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