Apprentice Building Surveyor

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us at this exciting stage of our business growth. The ideal candidate should have the ambition and dedication to go the extra mile, managing multiple client projects while maintaining high academic performance.

This role is based at our Erith office, where you will benefit from direct support and guidance from our design team. After an initial training period, you will spend time both in the office learning from colleagues and on-site conducting measured building surveys.

While this role is titled Apprentice Building Surveyor, it focuses less on assessing property conditions or diagnosing building defects. Instead, it is centred on measured building surveying—collecting precise measurement data using advanced 3D scanning technology to create energy-efficient design solutions.

As a technology-driven business, we utilise commercial-grade drones and 3D laser scanners to capture on-site data. This will be a core aspect of your role. We will provide in-house training on our cutting-edge equipment, and high-performing surveyors may receive funded drone licensing to operate our drones under CAA regulations. Additional training in thermal drone surveying, assessment, and energy-efficient retrofit design is also being considered.

Beyond the initial surveying process, you will assist our technical team in producing construction and retrofit designs. Full training will be provided by our Technical Design Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the latest surveying technologies, particularly drones and 3D scanners. Experience with Autodesk Revit would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with clients to arrange property access. Distribute notification letters to properties scheduled for surveying. Apply for drone flight permissions. Process scan/photogrammetry data to generate point clouds. Assist with technical drawing production using Autodesk Revit. Verify the accuracy of drawings by comparing them to point cloud data. Maintain checklists and documentation for each project. Keep clients and management informed using project trackers. Ensure that sub-consultants meet expected quality standards. Handle contractor and client queries. Support the development of technical, construction, and retrofit designs. Conduct accuracy checks on 3D models and adjust elements as needed. Perform administrative tasks, including answering calls and handling customer queries.

Training:

Training will take place one day a week at London South Bank University. You will be based at our Head office in Erith and on the job site training at various project sites throughout London and the South East.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship degree and a formal interview, Bluelime aims to offer full-time employment as a qualified Building Surveyor.

Employer Description:
We are an architectural practice specialising in residential, commercial, and social housing design across London. Based in Erith, Kent, we are one of the largest specialist home designers in the South East. For this exciting new role, our primary focus is on social housing term contracts, where we are designing energy efficiency improvements for hundreds of homes across London. This process begins with 3D scans using our company-owned drones and 3D scanners. In addition, we work on home extensions, conversions, and new builds, handling approximately ten new projects per month. These range from £35k single-storey extensions and loft conversions to £700k double-storey luxury extensions and new builds. We also design and project manage larger commercial schemes, including school extensions, conversions, and new apartment developments. With an ambitious growth strategy across England, we are expanding our teams to support this ongoing development.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Autodesk Revit (preferable),Microsoft Office (proficient)