Apprentice Chartered Building Surveyor

The selected candidate will…

Assist Senior Surveyors in undertaking surveys (including measured surveys) of buildings during the initial stages of construction projects – refurbishment, maintenance, extension and new build. Under supervision of Senior Surveyors, prepare drawings and specifications for construction projects. Assist Senior Surveyors in administering the construction contract, ensuring that acceptable quality standards of workmanship and performance are achieved. Under supervision of Senior Surveyors check contractors’ valuations and authorise payments accordingly. Take notes / minutes of project meetings on behalf of Senior colleagues Assist Senior Surveyors in preparing project documentation, for example the project execution plan, project programme, risk register, and the project directory. Assist Senior Surveyors in working alongside and coordinating the input of other consultants working on a project whether from Ingleton Wood or external. For example, mechanical and electrical engineers. Assist with the assessment of tenders and make recommendations for appointment of contractors. Assist in preparation of any necessary building regulation or planning applications and monitor and deal with as necessary through discussions with the necessary authorities or other approving bodies. To learn process and gain thorough understanding of Building Regulations. Assist with the undertaking of condition surveys. Understand how to carry out planned maintenance programmes. Develop an understanding and apply other relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning.

Training:
You will be completing a Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship (Chartered Surveying pathway) You will be studying the apprenticeship degree at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford campus) You will be based at our Colchester office (CO4 9YQ)  You will attend university 2 days per week in your first year of study, then 1 day a week in the remaining years

Training Outcome:

Learning doesn’t stop when we leave the classroom. Our teams are supported to continue their development in order that we can support our clients and each other effectively, delivering commissions with the latest knowledge and know how to hand. Through the Practice’s ongoing appraisal process our in-house Learning & Development Specialist helps all our team leads and employees to design person specific training programmes.



Employer Description:
Ingleton Wood is a value-led, people focussed practice providing clients with inspirational and practical design solutions; we exist to improve the communities in which we all live and work. Originally established in 1935, we are a dynamic multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, providing a wide range of services across many industry sectors, including commercial, education, defence, residential and more. We develop long term relationships with clients, adding value at every stage of development. We are one of a few medium-sized consultancies offering integrated design and technical expertise.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Data analysis skills,Full clean driving licence


  • Location: 874 The Crescent Colchester Business Park CO4 9YQ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
  • Posted: 30-Sep-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk