Trainee / Apprentice Building Surveyor

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of the built environment, transport and energy to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. 

In the UK and Ireland, we are proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From highways, rail and operations and maintenance, to energy, water, nuclear and smart infrastructure, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet. 

Our award-winning buildings consultancy unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson) specialises in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services. On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years. The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment. 

Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Trainee Building Surveyor to join our Apprenticeship programme in Edinburgh. 

Are you looking to join a leading global consulting, design and operating firm?

Do you have the skill, drive and can-do attitude to make a difference in our London team? If so, we’d like to hear from you. 

Job Description

This is a superb opportunity to join a proactive, collaborative and dynamic practice, with an enviable client list across a range of sectors, where you will have the opportunity of working on behalf of commercial developers, investors, funds, occupiers, government and other public sector entities.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package which is supported by clear career progression, continuous professional development in an open and supportive professional environment, where “going the extra mile” is valued and rewarded. 

Our offices are located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, so we benefit from excellent transportation links. Furthermore, as a progressive employer, Egis offers flexible working arrangements to cater for that much-needed work-life balance. 

The role will include:  

• Supporting our Building Surveying team on general project and survey works. 
• Visiting sites and buildings, capturing site data and liaising with senior colleagues to develop survey reports. 
• Developing an understanding of Auto-cad and Revit to support with survey and design work. 
• Representing the company values at all times, bringing a positive professional manner. 
• Being responsible, self-motivated and working well with team members. 
• Working towards achieving a Building Surveying degree and subsequently Chartership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. 

Qualifications

You will need to meet the standard entry requirements of the University degree course, e.g a GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or  equivalent qualification - 96 UCAS tariff points 

Alternatively, you will have:

Completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained, or an equivalent qualification;

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.