Graduate Building Surveyor

We are seeking ambitious Graduates to join our Building Surveying team. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career within a fast-paced and highly regarded Building Surveying team, working with a diverse range of clients, assets and projects across the UK.

Our Building Surveying graduate programme is designed to challenge and support you from day one. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, developing both your technical expertise and professional confidence through hands-on experience across key areas of building surveying, including project management, contract administration, building pathology, dilapidations, technical due diligence and refurbishment projects. Working alongside experienced surveyors, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your development while playing an active role in delivering solutions for clients.

Building surveying offers a varied and rewarding career where no two projects are the same. From advising on historic buildings and managing refurbishment schemes to carrying out inspections and providing strategic property advice, the work is diverse, technical and client focused. It's an ideal environment for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, building relationships and seeing projects through from concept to completion. In return, you'll benefit from early responsibility, exposure to a wide range of property sectors and the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's leading professionals.

Alongside practical experience, you'll receive structured APC support, including guidance from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, technical training and access to a network of colleagues committed to helping you achieve chartership.

At Carter Jonas, clients are at the heart of everything we do. From attending meetings and preparing reports to contributing to strategic advice, you'll play an active role in delivering an exceptional client experience while building the skills, confidence and expertise needed for a successful career in Building Surveying.

Main tasks:

- Building surveys for purchase and lease

- Project management

- Measured surveys

- Preparing drawings and specifications

- Building design and contract administration

- Party walls, We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of building surveying in our offices. Independence and individual responsibility will develop as candidates gain experience throughout the 3-year Graduate Programme.

At Carter Jonas, we're committed to supporting graduates and placement students throughout their professional development. Those working towards the APC will benefit from a structured training programme designed to develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies and confidence required to achieve chartership.

Our APC candidates receive support from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, alongside access to workshops, mock assessments, networking opportunities and learning sessions delivered by experienced colleagues from across the business. Candidates also benefit from insights and guidance from recently qualified surveyors, helping them navigate the APC process with confidence.

This collaborative approach ensures candidates are well supported throughout their journey, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work and experiences that contribute towards their professional development. APC support and funding are available to those undertaking an eligible RICS-accredited pathway.

We are looking for ambitious students with a background in/knowledge of the sector to join our growing Building Surveying teams in Leeds on a 3-year Graduate Programme., We are looking for forward thinking students with a can-do attitude, who have the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will ideally be studying for a RICS accredited Building Surveying degree. Previous experience gained through placements, internships or work experience within the property sector will help you stand out.

Candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with others, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite. Given the nature of the role and the need to travel to client sites and properties, a full UK driving licence is essential.