Building Surveyor Apprentice

Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, the Building Surveyor Apprentice will assist the team in delivering planned works and responsive repairs to both housing and corporate stock. This will include but not limited to:

Undertake the Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, on a day release basis. Assist the team in preparing and managing formal contract work. With supervision, carry out property surveys, attend meetings and prepare drawings, surveys and contract details under supervision. All of this work will be carried out in connection with the Council’s diverse property portfolio. The role will work on both pre and post-contract duties. Assist in the day-to-day running of the department's contract administration, tenant consultation and correspondence. Involvement in all stages of work from initial definition through to completion.

Training:
You will attend London South Bank University 1 day per week for your study day. The onsite university training will be based at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus.

Training Outcome:

Working within the public sector, it's usually possible to move between local authorities, universities, hospital trusts and government posts to gain broader experience and advance to a more senior position.

Most large organisations have formal channels of promotion for surveyors who take on increased technical and managerial responsibility.

With experience, you may progress to full project management, taking responsibility for the planning, control and coordination of projects from inception to completion. Success in these roles can bring the opportunity to be a departmental head or manager in the public sector and, in private practice, a director or partner.

You may choose to specialise and become an expert in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability, or in a specific sector such as residential or retail. Another option, once you're chartered, is to set up your own private practice.

Employer Description:
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

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,Initiative