Graduate Building Surveyor

GRADUATE BUILDING SURVEYOR

SRVO Competitive aligned to experience Hybrid - London / South

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Graduate Building Surveyor to join a fast-growing and highly active Building Consultancy team working across a diverse residential-led portfolio.

From day one youll gain hands-on exposure to live instructions across defect diagnosis planned maintenance project delivery and building safety. Youll work alongside experienced MRICS-qualified surveyors developing real technical capability while progressively taking ownership of your own work.

The work is varied practical and aligned to your APC pathway ensuring your day-to-day experience directly supports progression towards chartership.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This is a delivery-focused role where youll learn by doing with support from experienced surveyors.

You will:

• Support and progressively take ownership of building inspections across a range of property types

• Assist in preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance reports lifecycle planning and budgets

• Support project delivery including Contract Administration and Project Management instructions

• Assist in preparing specifications tender documentation and contractor procurement

• Support Building Safety Act related work including inspections and data collection

• Assist with reinstatement cost assessments and pre-acquisition surveys

• Contribute to dilapidations project monitoring and compliance-related instructions

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Youll be successful in this role if:

• You are developing strong technical knowledge and professional judgement

• You take ownership of your work and deliver to a high standard

• You build trusted relationships with colleagues clients and contractors

• You contribute effectively across a range of instructions and projects

• You are progressing confidently through your APC pathway

HOW YOULL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Most weeks youll be:

• Undertaking site inspections and gathering building data

• Supporting the preparation of technical reports and surveys

• Working on live projects alongside senior surveyors

• Assisting with contract administration and project delivery

• Supporting compliance and building safety-related work

• Logging experience and competencies aligned to your APC

Youll work in a hybrid way balancing home working site inspections and office collaboration with flexibility and trust built in from the outset

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role suits someone who:

• Holds a RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

• Is planning to start or has recently started the APC pathway

• Wants a structured and well-supported route to MRICS

• Is proactive motivated and keen to learn

• Enjoys variety and exposure to different types of work

• Takes pride in producing high-quality work

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Exposure to building surveying construction or property environments

• Understanding of building construction pathology and relevant legislation

• Awareness of contract administration and maintenance planning

• Strong written communication and attention to detail

• Commercial awareness and interest in project delivery

• AutoCAD experience (desirable)

YOUR PATHWAY TO MRICS AT SRVO

We take chartership seriously and provide a clear structured and well-supported pathway including:

• Dedicated MRICS-qualified supervisors and counsellors

• Structured mentoring and regular progress reviews

• Support with competency selection case study preparation and ethics

• Paid professional fees exams and resits

• Protected time for APC-related development and CPD

For most candidates this typically results in chartership within 1224 months depending on experience and engagement.

Beyond MRICS there are clear routes into senior technical roles project leadership or broader advisory positions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary aligned to experience and stage of development

• Discretionary bonus

• Hybrid working model

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Private medical insurance life assurance and enhanced family leave

• Fully funded APC training and professional development

• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme

• Discounts across travel retail fitness and entertainment

ABOUT SRVO

SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying project management and advisory services across the UK. We work across both residential and commercial sectors providing technically robust practical advice on complex assets and projects.

As part of the Odevo Group SRVO offers the scale stability and long-term investment that many traditional consultancies cannot. This allows us to focus on quality safety and sustainable outcomes rather than short-term utilisation targets.

We are committed to building long-term surveying careers. That means clear progression genuine technical development investment in chartership and an environment where professionals are trusted to do their best work.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team

• Interview focused on potential approach and technical foundations

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

INTERESTED

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

ABOUT ODEVO

We are on a mission to become the leading international force in residential property management. What we do matters to billions of people in their everyday lives.

Residential real estate is the worlds largest asset class and for most families buying a home is the single biggest financial decision they will ever make. For too long residential property management has fallen short of homeowners and residents expectations and the industry is ready for change. Odevo was formed to make that change happen.

In just six years Odevo has grown more than 70-fold establishing us as the leading international player. We are more than 12000 people across the US the UK the Nordics Germany Spain Portugal Mexico and Italy building Odevo. Together we aspire to break new ground through innovation and cultivate a workplace where we help each other succeed where ideas matter more than titles and where kindness is a strength.

By combining the power of people and technology we set a new standard for how homes are managed. Our technology-enabled services simplify living for residents and create a better experience for property owners and boards.

Our ambition is to continue our fast-growing journey through new customers service expansion and by partnering with great companies that share our mindset and ambition both in existing and new markets.

As we continue to grow we stay true to who we are challenge unnecessary bureaucracy and keep decision-making close to our customers.

If you share our mindset and ambition wed love you to join us and help accelerate our mission together.

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