Trainee Building Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time position with a competitive pay and benefits package including a salary of £30,997 per year.

Reporting to the Surveying Manager, the Trainee Building Inspector role is to develop the knowledge, skills and professional experience required to become a competent Building Surveyor, combining structured learning and formal qualification with practical experience across Tai Tarian’s property portfolio.

The role will provide an opportunity to develop practical surveying, technical and project management skills through working alongside experienced Building Surveyors and supporting the delivery of surveying services, property condition assessments, defect identification, specifications and project activity.

To be successful in the role of Trainee Building Surveyor you will be educated to a minimum Level 2 with minimum GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C, or Essential Skills. Commitment to successfully completing a HNC qualification in a Construction related subject and a current and valid driving licence with the ability to commute throughout the borough.

Please see attached

Trainee Building Surveyor role profile for the full job description and person specification.

This is a great opportunity to join a socially conscious award-winning organisation, named Best Sustainable Housing Association in Wales 2021. With over 9,000 properties across our region, we are one of the largest social housing landlords in Wales, making a real difference in our communities.

Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change.

Find out more about us in our Candidate Pack , get a feel for what it’s like to work with us, find out what we’re looking for, about our recruitment process and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation. You will also find hints and tips to support you with your application.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.

If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact ***email_hidden***

If you are interested in applying for this role and you’ve got the skills, experience, and knowledge we are looking for, please click apply.

Please note, if successful you will need to provide original documentation to confirm you have a right to work in the UK

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Please note, the closing date is given as a guide. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive high volumes of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.