Overview
Assistant / Trainee Surveyor (2 Positions) – Launch your career in residential surveying with a highly respected and growing practice.
South-West London & East London | Hybrid Working | Basic Salary + Structured Training & Career Progression
Our client is looking to recruit two Assistant/Trainee Surveyors to join their expanding team. These are opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in residential surveying, with structured training, genuine career progression and full support towards RICS qualification.
The successful candidates will ideally be based in either South-West London or East London, supporting clients across London and the surrounding counties.
The Role
Working alongside experienced Chartered Surveyors, you’ll receive hands-on training across a broad range of residential surveying disciplines. Your initial training will focus on Party Wall matters, including:
- Analysing architectural and structural drawings
- Preparing Party Wall Notices and Awards
- Undertaking site inspections and producing Schedules of Condition
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of Party Wall cases
As your knowledge and experience develop, you’ll progress into:
- RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys
- Building pathology investigations
- Defect diagnosis and reporting
- Residential Red Book Valuations
- Leasehold and enfranchisement valuations
This is a hybrid position combining home working, office-based mentoring and site visits, offering excellent practical experience and a clear pathway towards becoming a qualified Chartered Surveyor.
About You
You’ll will have:
- A genuine interest in residential surveying and property
- The ambition to work towards RICS qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good planning and organisational skills
- A professional and customer-focused approach
- The ability to build strong working relationships
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
This opportunity would suit a recent graduate, although a degree is not essential. Equally, applicants with experience in a property-related role who are looking to develop a career in surveying are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting salary from £28,500, depending on experience and capability – Hybrid working
- Structured training programme from day one
- Full mentoring and CPD support towards RICS qualification
- Excellent long-term career progression
- 23 days annual leave plus Christmas closure – annual leave increasing with length of service
- Compressed working hours following probation, providing up to 13 additional days off each year
- Company pension
- Company social events
- Professional networking opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful surveying practice that genuinely invests in developing the next generation of surveyors. You’ll work alongside highly experienced professionals, receive first-class mentoring and gain exposure to a wide range of surveying disciplines, providing an excellent foundation for a rewarding long-term career.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact:
Doris Willmont – 07801 072 402
Lawrence Cole – 07427 605 545
Alternatively, please send your CV in the strictest confidence to: apply@mlarecruit.com
Confidentiality
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We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, friendly and confidential service, working closely with both candidates and clients to ensure a smooth recruitment journey from your initial enquiry through to your first day in your new role.
To find out more about MLA Recruitment and our current opportunities, visit: www.mlarecruit.com
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