Assistant Surveyor - Apprentice

JOHNSON FELLOWS LLP

BIRMINGHAM (B3 1SJ)

Closes on Friday 20 February 2026

Posted on 12 November 2025


Summary

Johnson Fellows is a leading commercial property consultancy. We are looking for applications from candidates with qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS points (in any subject). This opportunity combines practical experience with academic study working with experienced surveyors in lease advisory, property management and valuation.

Wage

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Supporting surveyors in dealing with lease advisory projects and property management including property inspections 
  • Assisting with client reports, market research, and data analysis
  • Learning to manage property portfolios and liaise with landlords, tenants, and contractors
  • Contributing to a variety of projects across retail, industrial, and office sectors

Where you'll work

180 NEWHALL STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B3 1SJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
  • Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
  • Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
  • Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
  • Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
  • Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
  • Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
  • Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
  • Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
  • Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • Business Studies (grade C)
  • Geography (grade C)
  • Mathematics (grade C)

BTEC in:

Business (grade DD)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.

About this employer

Johnson Fellows is a leading commercial property consultancy with offices in Birmingham, London, and Manchester. Established in 1984, we provide expert advice across a wide range of property services including valuation, lease advisory, building consultancy, and property management. Our partner-led approach ensures tailored solutions for clients ranging from national retailers to private investors.

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Company benefits

Benefits Package.

After this apprenticeship

RICS Qualification.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347633.

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Closes on Friday 20 February 2026

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