Apprentice Building Surveying Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Hollis Global

Hollis Global

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
£Real Living Wage

Location:
Cambridge

Contract Type:
Permanent

The Vacancy

We are now recruiting for an Apprentice Building Surveying Assistant in our Cambridge office to shadow and assist Building Surveyors in a mix of professional and project based building surveying work on all types of commercial property.

Apprentices will be working and studying towards a Level 6 degree apprenticeship with the University College of Estate Management (UCEM).

Responsibilities

Shadowing and assisting on a full range of building surveying instructions on a variety of commercial properties, including offices, retail and industrial
Shadowing and assisting on servicing instructions which are typically split about 50:50 between professional work and project work
Shadowing and assisting in providing professional work to clients including schedules of dilapidations, preacquisition surveys, party wall awards, defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance reports, fire insurance valuations, disability audits, schedules of condition.
Shadow and support project work which can typically range from £50k to £7million where the firm performs the role of designer, contract administrator, project manager or an employer's agent.
Assisting with coordination of portfolio instructions and undertaking other duties from time to time as may be reasonably required.
Providing CAD support
Conducting measured surveys
Adherence to Health & Safety procedures
Responsibility for own continuous professional learning
Respect company Values

Requirements:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
Good telephone manner
Have the ability to pick up new computer systems
Required to have the ability to work within a team and on own initiative
Must be enthusiastic, proactive and selfmotivated
Must have strong verbal and numerical skills and good written skills
Requires excellent time management and general organisation skills
Is required to be flexible and have the ability to work under pressure
Have a cando attitude

Your profile

Experience

96 UCAS tariff points (2017 UCAS Tariff) or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS tariff; or
Completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained; or
An equivalent qualification; or
A current RICS Associate qualification; or
Successfully completed the UCEM BSc Access Module

and

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics or equivalent accepted Level 2 Maths and English qualifications

or:

Evidence via initial and diagnostic assessment that Maths and English skills at Level 2 exist.

Personal attributes
Do you want to be part of an organisation with a relaxed and friendly working environment?

Be surrounded by industry experts? Then we want to hear from you.

The Company
Hollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy.

We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We're a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, ESG consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands.

We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We're independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves.

We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

Life assurance and private medical insurance
Season ticket loan
5% Employer pension contribution
25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
EV car scheme
Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it.

In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues.

We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout