Apprentice Building Surveyor

Apprentice Building Surveyor required to join our leading independent building consultancy team as part of our Apprenticeship programme, allowing you to study for an academic qualification while working and learning alongside respected, technical professionals.

The applicant will have the chance to work in all aspects of building surveying and project management and can expect to be actively engaged on several projects at any one time gaining full exposure to the surveying industry. Working in small teams there will be an opportunity for site visits around the UK and structured training alongside the academic learning gained as part of a recognised apprenticeship.

About the course.

The Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship includes a degree qualification in BSc (Hons) Building Surveying and a qualification leading towards chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

This Degree Apprenticeship is for surveyors acting on behalf of clients or employers, including quantity surveyors, building surveyors, commercial property surveyors and residential property surveyors. LSBU provides the Surveying Standards via either a 5 year part-time route or a 4 year part-time route covering levels 4, 5 and 6 of the degree.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Initiative, able to complete work independently
• Team work ethic, able to work well in a team to deliver a shared goal
• Excellent communication skills

Personal qualities

• Hard working
• Self-motivated
• Team Player
• Motivated and eager to learn in an industry which is adapting with changes from technology and to market conditions

Desired qualifications

Entry requirements

• A-Level BBB or;
• BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
• Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits or;
• Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits or;
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points

In additional, applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Math's and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Advanced entry

For those holding a Level 4 qualification with specific grades may be possible to enter onto Level 5 of the course and 'top up' your existing qualification to a full degree:

• BTEC HNC/HND in a Building Surveying/Building related subject
• Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Building Surveying/Building related subject
• Construction Surveying Technician Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or;
• Cognate Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment

Future prospects

Working with existing apprentices at varying levels and senior surveyors with a view to qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor.

Things to consider

• There will be regular visits to client site/office
• Visits out of London (covering North and South) may be required at times, depending on site location of current projects
• Flexibility to working hours will be required