Graduate Building Surveyor (2025)

The role

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2025. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN SPRING 2025 

As a Graduate Building Surveyor , you'll join the Gateley Smithers Purslow team in Cardiff to help deliver comprehensive building surveying services. Your role will involve advising clients across sectors on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of buildings and sites.
On our Graduate Programme you will gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship with a structured development plan. We'll cover the costs and streamline the process of achieving your professional accreditation.

• Providing advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all types of buildings and sites.
• Undertaking inspections, which involve acquisition surveys, condition reports, measured surveys and defect investigations.
• Preparing reports, schedules of work and works specifications.
• Designing and overseeing works using recognised building contracts and adhering to current technical standards.
• Develop an understanding and apply other relevant legislation such as health and safety, party wall, building regulations and planning.
• Ensuring all work complies with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

Gateley Smithers Purslow’s goal is to be recognised for solving complex building, construction and property issues for commercial and private clients, the public sector and the insurance claims market.

Our collaborative and close-knit Cardiff team forms part of a broader national network. We operate across 18 offices which continues to grow. We are proud to be Investors in People Platinum, offering an excellent development framework to facilitate career progression and Chartership attainment.

The person

What you’ll need:

• A full UK driving license and access to a car is essential for this role. Regular travel to various client sites, often in remote locations will be required.
• A RICS accredited degree in Building Surveying, having graduated or receiving your degree qualification before August 2025.
• You will have the right to live and work in the UK. N.B. Due to changes in the UK Government’s minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this level of role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to liaise with clients and work as part of a wider national team.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail to produce technical documents.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural and planning practices and procedures. Supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements and technical publications.
• Understanding of CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall and Building Regulation legislation.

What We’re Looking For

At Gateley, we seek candidates who bring a blend of key soft skills and a passion for personal and professional growth. Here’s what we value:

• Growth Mindset: We want people who are eager to develop, learn, and improve continuously, embracing challenges and actively seeking opportunities for self-improvement.
• Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with others, communicate effectively, and are committed to achieving collective success.
• Time Optimisation: The ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise effectively is essential. We value candidates who can organise their work to deliver the best results under pressure.
• Personal Responsibility: Accountability matters. We want individuals who take ownership of their work, make considered decisions, and are committed to delivering excellence.
• Commercial Awareness: Our trainees need to understand the business world, spot opportunities, and think commercially to support our clients effectively. We’re looking for people who are curious about how their work contributes to broader business objectives.
• Relationship Management: Building and nurturing strong professional relationships is key to success. We value those who can connect with others, network confidently, and build trust.
• Resilience: A legal career can be demanding. We seek individuals who are adaptable, recover quickly from setbacks, and remain positive and focused under pressure.
• Pride in Work: We’re after candidates who take pride in delivering high-quality work and always strive to meet and exceed expectations.