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We’re excited to launch our Apprentice Class of 2026, offering a range of apprenticeship opportunities:
Apprentice Building Surveyor
Orpington (hybrid)
Starting September 2026
As an Apprentice Building Surveyor, you’ll be part of real projects from day one, learning directly from experienced professionals across both the public and private sectors. And the best bit? You’ll earn a degree without the debt—we cover all your university fees while you gain valuable industry experience.
If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we’ll give you everything you need to build an exciting long-term career.
Why choose this apprenticeship?
We’ll fully fund your Building Surveying Degree with a leading university
We’ll support you to achieve Chartered status with RICS (our pass rates are well in excess of the national average!)
You will get involved with real project work, take responsibility and make a real impact
You’ll work with a dedicated buddy, supportive line managers and a network of fellow apprentices
Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 1 June 2026
What you’ll be doing
You’ll learn at University and on the job - working alongside our experts as you:
Visit sites with colleagues to carry out surveys, inspect defects, and support refurbishment projects
Help prepare reports, specifications, and contract documents
Support tender processes and analyse tender information
Assist with project handovers, snagging checks, and quality assurance
Contribute to project costings and financial assessments
Review sites to identify risks and report back to senior colleagues
Maintain tracker documents and keep project data up to date
Communicate with clients, contractors and other partners to keep projects running smoothly
What you’ll need
Qualifications
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades C+ or 4+ including English and Maths
Equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points at level 3 (ideally including a Maths related subject) or Advanced Diploma in a construction related topic
Knowledge
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Some knowledge of building construction or a genuine enthusiasm to learn more
A willingness to understand standard forms of contract (including the JCT suite)
UK driving licence and access to transport
Skills
Professional, proactive and open to constructive feedback
Good people skills including experience of delivering excellent customer service
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Good time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Good verbal and written communication
Ability to use your own initiative
Apprenticeship eligibility
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK as we’re unable to sponsor Apprentices. You won’t be eligible if;
You already hold a higher-level qualification in the same subject
You already have the skills, knowledge and behaviours taught during this Apprenticeship
You will still be in full time education in September 2026 (including another Apprenticeship)
The Apprenticeship duplicates learning you’ve already completed
Who we are
We’ve been in operation for 85 years and have offices across the UK. We’re a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy, offering expertise in building and quantity surveying; project management; building information modelling (BIM); Architecture; M&E engineering; fire consultancy and more. You can find out more about our work on our website
Our values guide everything we do:
Collaboration Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
Authenticity Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
Giving Back Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
Excellence Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
Support Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
Integrity Being honest and doing the right thing
Our People and benefits
We’re proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, showing our commitment to developing and investing in our team. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Hybrid working
25 days’ annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Up to 10 days’ unpaid leave
Pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Gym discounts
Flu vaccinations
Enhanced family leave
A supportive, friendly culture with people who genuinely want you to succeed
We’re an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.