Graduate Building Surveyor

About us

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

Your opportunity

Join one of the UK's largest teams of Chartered Surveyors and start building your career with a consultancy that supports clients at every stage of property investment, ownership and occupation.

At Ridge, we combine national expertise with local knowledge across our network of regional offices. You'll work alongside experienced Building Surveyors on a diverse range of projects, helping clients manage their property portfolios, projects and transactions.

We're looking for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join our multi-disciplinary London office. You'll gain hands-on experience from day one, working on prestigious projects and a wide variety of building surveying instructions across the residential, education, industrial and commercial sectors.

You'll have the opportunity to work on:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) surveys
• Pre-acquisition building surveys
• Schedules of condition
• Schedules of dilapidations
• Reinstatement cost assessments

You'll also support a diverse client base, including major retailers, local authorities, schools, universities, contractors and developers.

What You'll Do:

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you'll work closely with experienced colleagues while developing your technical and professional skills. You will:

• Support contract administration projects by attending meetings, preparing specifications, procuring competitive tenders, preparing contract documents and carrying out progress inspections.
• Assist with building surveys and site inspections, recording key information and producing clear, concise reports.
• Support the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Help investigate, analyse and report on building defects.
• Assist with preparing schedules of dilapidations and negotiating settlements.
• Support the supervision of construction work on site.
• Provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of residential and commercial properties.
• Carry out building, condition and measured surveys.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the built environment and eager to develop a successful career in building surveying.

You'll ideally have:

• A bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) in a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited programme.
• The right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
• A genuine interest in the property and construction industry.
• A willingness to learn from experienced Building Surveyors and take advantage of professional development opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to organise your workload and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality documentation.

Your Career Development

You'll receive structured support and guidance as you work towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor. Our experienced team is passionate about developing future talent and will help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve your professional goals.

At Ridge, you'll gain exposure to high-profile projects, work with a wide range of clients and develop a rewarding career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

• Annual leave: A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
• Community spirit: You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
• Mental health: Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
• Financial benefits: A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Physical wellbeing: Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
• Flexible working: Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
• Career development: A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
• Extra benefits: Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

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