Apprentice Building Surveying

BULLEN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Norfolk (NR8 6HA)

Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026

Posted on 2 September 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a highly adaptable and proactive individual to work directly with the Directors of Bullen Group Ltd, operating across property development, commercial and residential asset management and strategic land holdings. This role is varied and hands-on, requiring someone who is willing to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 2026

Duration

4 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

  • Assisting to cost various refurbishment/development opportunities to help the team judge the viability of a project
  • Organise quotes for repairs and maintenance relating to a range of property assets
  • Oversee small on-site projects (e.g., landscaping, signage, building works)
  • Assist in managing end of lease dilapidation works on commercial properties, alongside our external building surveyors
  • Help establish ‘baseline’ information for undeveloped land in company ownership. This could include assisting to commission ground investigation reports, surveys etc.
  • Assist the team to assess new property or land opportunities.
  • Assisting in pricing up infrastructure projects.
  • Maintain project trackers for ongoing developments and report progress to Directors.

Where you'll work

The Lowlands Costessey Lane
Drayton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR8 6HA

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Training course

Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply the principles contained within the Building Act, Statutory Framework and other associated legislation related to Building Regulations.
  • Undertake the administrative process of a Building Regulation application and use the data to ensure performance standards are met in compliance with relevant quality assurance standards.
  • Utilise the Building Regulations to evaluate plans, drawings, specifications and other documents submitted for building regulation approval for all types of building work to ensure appropriate decisions are issued on applications.
  • Identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in-line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
  • Advise on the Building Regulation requirement in relation to sustainability and accessibility to achieve environmental and social objectives.
  • Utilise knowledge of construction technology to provide advice and guidance in connection with the design or construction of building projects.
  • Calculate charges for the building control function.
  • Utilise proficient Information Technology (IT) skills and have a good knowledge of relevant technologies, including Building information modelling (BIM).
  • Inspect building work in progress as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.
  • Uphold high technical standards and best practice in building control in all aspects of building regulation compliance and its application to construction types and methods.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately - both verbally and in writing - with people at all levels to achieve a compliant outcome.
  • Manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively within a commercial environment.
  • Applies diplomacy, tact and persuasive skills when dealing with difficult situations while remaining impartial.

Training schedule

  • One day per week dedicated virtual learning
  • On site training with a qualified team

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

96 UCAS Points in:

Any (grade Any)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Initiative
  • Resourceful
  • work independently
  • problem solving

About this employer

Bullen Group Ltd was founded in 1971. Based a short distance from the historic city of Norwich, the company delivers commercial and residential developments in the Eastern region. The company has been successful in building strong client relationships and delivering award winning projects.

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

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Earn while you learn

Disability Confident

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).

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050968.

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Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026