Graduate Building Surveyor

Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract for 4 years

Location: Civic Offices, Portsmouth. Role is office based however you may occasionally need to travel as required between PCC Assets in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester.

37 Hours per week - hybrid working options.

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for people to join our Building Projects Team who are looking to complete the RICS APC process. Any relevant surveying work experience would be advantageous but is not essential. 

What can we offer?

We are fully committed to helping you develop and gain Chartered Membership of the RICS by providing an excellent structured Graduate programme to help you become a professionally qualified Chartered Building Surveyor. 

We can offer a broad range of experience across our portfolio of 17,000+ housing assets ranging from Victorian terrace houses through to new build properties as well as over 800 corporate assets, including commercial office buildings, leisure and educational facilities and unique buildings such as Southsea Castle and the Spinnaker Tower.

• Leadyour own projects:
  1. Feasibility studies  
  2. Building surveys
  3. Preparing specifications and tender packages
  4. Planning and building regulation applications
  5. Contract Administration
  6. Project Management
  7. Client Management 
  8. Projects typically £100k to £5 million +
• Full APC support:
  1. Allocated mentor and 1-2-1 support 
  2. Monthly supervisor meetings 
  3. Tailored workload to ensure relevant experience is gained 
  4. Fully funded training courses and registration
  5. Full mock interviews and extensive APC training regime 
  6. 100% pass rate over last 10 years
• Extensive benefits:
  1. Salary up to £42,838 p.a. 
  2. 27 days leave with bank holidays on top
  3. Access to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 
  4. Hybrid working options
  5. Staff discounts at a range of companies including supermarkets and high street retailers 
  6. Excellent future career progression within PCC 
  7. Friendly work environment

Who is the person? 

• Have a RICS accredited undergraduate degree or a RICS accredited Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters.
• Have a passion for Buildings and be keen to develop a career in Building Surveying.
• Be able to learn quickly and have an excellent work ethic to ensure objectives are met.
• Be an excellent communicator and be able to work well in a team environment.
• Be extremely organised and display excellent attention to detail. 
• Have basic CAD skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Have a full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting various sites across Portsmouth and will need to travel effectively between them.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call David Lavender on 07500 579146 or email david.lavender@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please see the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted and provided with details of an assessment. 

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment day will be invited for a final formal interview on a mutually agreeable date. The interview will focus on your own knowledge and personal experiences.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800