Building Surveyor

We are seeking a Building Surveyor to join our well-established team. As a valued team member, you will be responsible for managing a diverse range of Building Surveying tasks, providing support to our team. Your duties will encompass core building surveying responsibilities spanning healthcare, education, student accommodation, commercial and social housing projects. In this role, you will directly engage with clients and stakeholders, overseeing various design, project management, and contract administration activities. Additionally, you will conduct thorough condition surveys and provide expert guidance on building-related matters. Your responsibilities will also include generating detailed written reports and aiding in dilapidations activities. This position presents a significant opportunity for a skilled Building Surveyor to make a substantial impact within a collaborative and professional environment.

Aligned to our ethos and values you will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional service and have a proven track record of successfully completing projects in accordance with our clients' expectations. A Building Surveying Degree or equivalent qualification is essential. Prior experience in a similar role would be advantageous, preferably within the education or healthcare sectors, with demonstrated technical expertise in these areas. We are looking for a team player who is organised, methodical, has excellent communication skills and thrives in a busy and diverse environment. Proficiency in IT and particularly in AutoCAD, is essential. In return, our team is committed to guiding you through your APC journey, providing tailored support and training to help you succeed in becoming a certified Building Surveyor with us.

The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. Eric Wright Partnerships aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in consultancy within the building surveying industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the 'Eric Wright' ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner., As an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates a culture of excellence in property consultancy, civil engineering, construction, development, property and facilities management that ensures long-term relationships with our partners and clients. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

Our ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Competitive Salary

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service


• Company car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.


• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.


• Pension - 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future


• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)


• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12-month period


• Group Income Protection - 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness


• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more


• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients


• Company Doctor - for when you can't get to see your own or if you have any health concerns


• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP


• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.


• Mental Health support - through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.


• Savings scheme - Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future


• Recognition awards - awards for long service and special birthdays


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing


• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance