Operations - Apprentice Building Surveyor

Carrying out inspections of buildings and construction sites, gathering relevant information, and accurately recording it within the appropriate databases and systems. Supporting the team in monitoring works undertaken by tenants, residents, freeholders, and internal development teams to ensure compliance with approved drawings, plans, and specifications. Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring your own safety and that of others, and monitoring compliance with Health & Safety legislation across construction sites. Reading and interpreting leases, developing a clear understanding of obligations and responsibilities for both tenants and Grosvenor as landlord. Collecting, recording and interpreting technical building data, including information relevant to defects, damages, dilapidations, and other surveying assessments. Taking measurements from buildings or drawings and assisting with the preparation, maintenance, and updating of plans. Assisting in the preparation of specifications for works and supporting the production of contract documentation. Assisting with carrying out tender analysis and preparing clear, reasoned tender reports. Undertaking building and façade surveys and assisting with the production of 10 Year Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and associated budgets. Carrying out ad-hoc surveys and preparing reports, offering clear, professional, and well-reasoned opinions as required. Undertaking costings, measurements, or valuations, using information collected from a variety of sources to support internal reporting and decision making. Contributing to Grosvenor’s sustainability objectives, by promoting the use of energy efficient technologies, sustainable or recycled materials, waste reduction practices, and enhancements to biodiversity. Carrying out research tasks or supporting specific initiatives as directed by the Head of Building Surveying.

Training:

Day release, once a week at LSBU's Southwark campus.

Training Outcome:

MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveying qualification.

Employer Description:

Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food & agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives. 

 

We develop, manage and invest to improve property and places across many of the world’s leading cities. In the food & agtech sector our growing investment portfolio includes some of the industry’s most innovative businesses working towards a better food system. We manage rural estates and their environmentally sensitive habitats, while supporting charitable initiatives targeted at vulnerable young people. 

 

We are a values-led organisation which represents the Grosvenor family and share a common purpose – to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit – addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations. 

 

At Grosvenor, we seek to recruit and develop people who share our values of integrity, respect and trust, and have the skills and ambition to help us successfully deliver our strategy. We live up to our promises, build lasting relationships with our partners and work closely and responsibly with local communities.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, including one day a week at University.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative