Trainee building Surveyor Apprentice

ROSECREST GROUP LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

Start your building surveying career with Rosecrest Group Ltd while completing a surveying degree. Gain supervised experience in inspections, data capture, research and report writing while earning a recognised qualification. Ideal for someone with construction experience and strong communication skills.

• Wage:

  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  There will be performance set bonus

• Training course: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
• Hours: Shifts but Monday to Wednesday may be fixed to 8am to 5pm but there will not be more than 40 hours per week.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Sunday 30 August 2026

• Duration:

  5 years

• Positions available:

  1

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

• Accompany experienced surveyors on supervised property inspections.
• Record factual information about buildings and their condition.
• Take, label and organise property photographs.
• Assist with measurements and basic data capture.
• Transfer approved inspection notes into report templates.
• Draft factual report sections under supervision.
• Check reports for spelling, grammar, formatting and consistency.
• Carry out property-related desktop research.
• Upload and organise inspection records and supporting documents.
• Attend apprenticeship training and complete assignments.
• Update training logs and continuing professional development records.
• Follow health and safety procedures during property visits.
• Complete general surveying and administrative tasks as instructed.

Where you'll work

Remote working and homeworking.

Training

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

Training provider

KINGSTON 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

The training will take place at the university in regard to the academic training. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C)
• maths (grade C)

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
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Enhanced DBS, background and credit checks.

Being comfortable with working at height.

About this employer

At Rosecrest Group Ltd, we provide professional, compliant, and evidence-based property services across London, the M25 corridor, and surrounding regions.

We work with homeowners, landlords, managing agents, developers, and commercial clients by first taking the time to understand their objectives, concerns, and requirements. This ensures that any inspections, advice, or building services are correctly scoped and aligned with the clients’ intended outcomes.

Operating within a RICS-regulated firm framework, our services are delivered by skilled surveyors and qualified trade professionals, providing clear inspections, regulated advice, and practical building solutions.

Our purpose is simple: to help clients understand their buildings, manage risk, and protect long-term value through accurate assessment, accountable delivery, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

https://www.rosecrestgroupltd.co.uk/about (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Once qualified they can expand on other surveying specialisms.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROSECREST GROUP LTD

HR

rge@rosecrestgroupltd.co.uk

02045765317

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043071.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026