Apprentice Building Surveyor

The building surveying role includes but is not restricted to:

Building Inspections: Building surveyors conduct thorough inspections of buildings, both residential and commercial. They examine various aspects such as the structural integrity, condition of the roof, walls, floors, and other components. They look for any defects, damages, or issues that might affect the safety, functionality, or value of the building Report Writing: After the inspection, building surveyors write detailed reports outlining their findings. These reports include descriptions of any defects or problems discovered during the inspection, along with recommendations for repairs or maintenance Advising Clients: Building surveyors provide expert advice to their clients, which may include homeowners, property developers, investors, or government agencies. They offer recommendations on how to address any building defects and how to improve energy efficiency as well as guidance on property maintenance, renovation, or construction projects Building Regulations and Planning: Building surveyors need to have a thorough understanding of the planning process and building regulations. They ensure that buildings comply with relevant laws and standards related to safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and sustainability Project Management: Building surveyors are also be involved in project management for construction or renovation projects. They oversee the planning, design, and implementation of building projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements Client Communication: Effective communication is key in this role. Building surveyors interact with clients regularly, providing updates on the progress of inspections or projects, answering questions, and addressing concerns Sustainability . Building surveyors promote energy efficiency, sustainable construction, environmental assessments, climate resilience, green policies, and advocate for sustainable development to save the planet

The workload will be varied, with a diverse range of clients including developers, property companies, retailers, local authorities, health trusts, universities, schools and academies.

Training:
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying  Delivered via day release on ARU's Chelmsford Campus

Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship is only the beginning of your career with Daniel Connal Partnership We invest in ongoing training enabling our people to achieve their full potential. We’ve got excellent staff retention rates and examples of professional progression to back this up.  One of our Partners joined the practice as a trainee, and one of our Associates started with us as a work experience student

Employer Description:

Established in 1946, Daniel Connal Partnership is an award winning multi-disciplinary construction consultancy.

Operating from offices in London, Colchester and Norwich, we are an experienced and enthusiastic team of Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors & Health & Safety Advisors.  We offer a wide range of specialist skills to clients, large and small, across all sectors of the market and throughout the UK.

Our USP is that we go above and beyond our client’s expectations in all the services that we offer.

Clients say our trademark is the care we apply to every single project; care that means timelines are met, budgets are adhered to, and quality exceeds expectation. Most importantly the client is consulted throughout and always achieves their desired outcome.

We work hard to make DCP an enjoyable place to work. We are small enough to maintain a family atmosphere but large enough to offer exposure to some exciting projects, what’s more, we are expanding so there are lots of opportunities for growth!

We’re known for choosing highly skilled (and very friendly) people who are team-players.  We look for dedication, diligence, enterprise, enthusiasm, integrity and willingness to listen; qualities that ensure we can deliver the exemplary service that our clients expect of us, and that we expect of ourselves.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working