Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis
London
Job Description

Overview

About the job

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Our Buildings & Places team proudly delivers some of the most high-profile construction and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. This is made possible by our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and commitment to quality. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative environment where you are supported to realise your full potential.

Our Building Surveying Practice continues to grow, and we are seeking a Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join our London & South East team. You'll operate within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, delivering a wide range of Building Surveying services to a diverse client base including public sector, private sector, education, defence, central government and infrastructure organisations.

This role offers excellent career progression potential for individuals working towards Chartership, with strong ambitions to develop technical, professional and project delivery capabilities within a forward-thinking consultancy. You will benefit from our structured APC programme, technical training sessions, an assigned Supervisor and Counsellor, and access to industry-leading digital tools and methodologies.

Your role

Technical & Professional Services
  • Working across a number of regional projects in different sectors and providing a range of building surveying duties.
  • Undertaking condition surveys, measured surveys, defect diagnosis and technical due diligence ; maintaining awareness of industry developments and best practice.
  • Preparing professional reports, schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.
Project Delivery
  • Project Management and Contract Administration across a range of sectors.
  • Pre- and post-contract activities under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
  • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects appropriate to your experience and competency level.
  • Leading the design and delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and small-to-medium capital projects.
  • Contributing to sustainability and building safety assessments, including compliance with CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
Client & Team Collaboration
  • Helping to maintain strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery, with support from senior colleagues where required.
  • Participating in team knowledge-sharing, CPD and professional development activities.
  • Contributing to quality assurance, best practice initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Understanding the principles of quality, health and safety, and environmental management within project delivery.

About you

Qualifications & Training
  • BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (RICS accredited degree) or equivalent.
  • Actively working towards professional membership, namely MRICS or equivalent.
Skills & Experience
  • A developing foundation of building surveying knowledge, preferably with experience gained through placements, internships or post-graduate roles.
  • Awareness of design and construction processes, building pathology, statutory compliance and project delivery, particularly in refurbishment and extension projects.
  • Experience delivering pre- and post-contract project management activities.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
  • An awareness of the application of standard forms of building contracts (e.g. JCT and NEC).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, Revit or digital surveying tools is advantageous.
  • Experience in sectors such as education, local authorities, healthcare, central government or infrastructure is desirable.
Behaviours
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and stakeholders.
  • A collaborative team player with initiative, curiosity and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel and work on a variety of sites.
  • Commitment to supporting senior colleagues in delivering a profitable, high-performing team environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Posted 2026-04-12

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