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Graduate / Assistant Surveyor

HAYS
locationCambridge, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 4 days ago
Engineering
Full time
Graduate / Assistant Surveyor, Permanent, Salary up to £30,000, Cambridgeshire

Your new company
Are you looking to take your first step into a surveying career? We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant / Graduate Asset Surveyor to join a friendly and supportive Property Services team. This full-time hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to meaningful work that improves homes and supports people across the region.
The role combines office-based work (typically 2–3 days a week) with regular site visits across the East of England.

Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your surveying experience in an environment where your work has real social impact. You’ll work alongside experienced surveyors, gaining hands‑on skills, professional development and exposure to a wide range of property and asset management activities.
As an Assistant / Graduate Asset Surveyor, you will support the delivery of high-quality surveying services across a varied domestic and commercial property portfolio. You’ll be involved in inspections, data collection, technical documentation, and helping to ensure properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in carrying out stock condition surveys, maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis and HHSRS assessments.
  • Support the preparation of technical documents including specifications, drawings, floor plans and cost estimates.
  • Help ensure compliance with building regulations, planning requirements, CDM regulations and health & safety standards.
  • Support contractor management by attending site visits, monitoring work quality and gathering data for reporting.
  • Contribute to procurement tasks, service improvement projects, and asset management data analysis.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, tenants and contractors to ensure excellent customer service.

What you'll need to succeed
This role is ideal for someone early in their surveying career—whether you’re a recent graduate, working towards a relevant qualification, or bringing some initial experience within property or maintenance.
  • Interest in building construction, repairs, maintenance or asset management.
  • Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, tenants and contractors.
  • Confidence working in occupied homes and adapting to the needs of diverse tenants.
  • Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and ideally some familiarity with CAD (training can be provided).
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (regular travel required).

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your surveying experience in an environment where your work has real social impact. You’ll work alongside experienced surveyors, gaining hands‑on skills, professional development and exposure to a wide range of property and asset management activities.


Benefits
  • Salary: £30,000 per annum
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Choice of two pension schemes with enhanced employer contributions
  • Wellbeing and development support, including:
  • Health cashback plan (dental, optical, etc.)
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing services
  • Access to professional qualifications and training
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • Recognition and reward programmes
  • Tax-saving schemes
  • Opportunities to contribute through employee groups and forums

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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