Trainee Associate Surveyor

e.surv Chartered Surveyors Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Edinburgh is seeking Trainee Associate Surveyors for its 2026 program. This position offers a comprehensive training program covering a wide range of property types and scenarios, with mentoring from experienced professionals. Candidates should have a strong passion for property, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Death in service assurance

Qualifications

• Eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience or equivalent qualifications.
• 4+ years of industry relevant experience if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and mentoring to become a qualified surveyor.
• Conduct property inspections and valuations.
• Support clients with a wide range of property-related queries.

Skills

Strong building pathology knowledge

Excellent verbal communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork ability

Education

RICS accredited degree or post-graduate qualification

Relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma

Completed SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying

Job description

Commited to working with our customers to develop solutions that exceed expectations

Trainee Associate Surveyor 2026 - Edinburgh

As the future ofe.surv, our trainee surveyors play a vital role in shaping our company. Surveying is in our DNA and we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of property experts. If you’re thinking of training to be a residential surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve worked with our most experienced technical experts to develop a comprehensive training programme which gives our Trainees exposure to a wide range of property types and scenarios. You’ll also benefit from an established mentoring scheme.
You wouldn’t expect anything less from a business with our heritage, would you? What you might not expect is the friendly and resourceful central team providing invaluable support to all our customers and clients; or the commitment to the personal and professional development of all our people. When you factor in the flexible benefits, Share Save and BAYE schemes, and our fresh approach to incentive earnings, you start to understand that we do things a little differently ate.surv.

Intent on continuing this success, we’re now inviting applications for our 2026 intake of trainees. It’s a good time to become a surveyor, and an even better time to joine.surv. Do you have that certain something needed to join our team?

Full list of locations

• Inverness
• Preston
• North Northumberland
• Northern Ireland
• Edinburgh
• Denbigh Cheshire
• Wigan
• Manchester/Bury
• Doncaster
• Lincoln
• Thetford
• Coventry
• Birmingham
• Milton Keynes
• Swindon
• Enfield
• Medway
• Dorset
• Guildford
• Truro and Torquay
• Brighton and Worthing

To be considered for the trainee programme, you will need to be eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation and have a strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology.

The criteria is:

• A RICS or CIOB accredited degree or post-graduate qualification, plus a minimum of one-year industry relevant work experience.
• A RICS approved relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma, BTEC or foundation degree, plus a minimum of two years of industry related work experience.
• 4+ years of industry relevant experience.

We are also interested in applications from candidates who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.

Have you got what's needed to join our team?

• Do you meet the eligibility criteria?
• Do you have a genuine passion for property and strong pathology knowledge?
• Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Are you able to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships?
• Do you have strong problem solving and analytical skills, initiative and a proactive approach?

Trading since 1989,e.surv is the UK’s largest and leading provider of residential valuation and property risk services. Employing over 600 RICS-registered surveyors across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, e.surv completes the equivalent of one property inspection every 12 seconds. With industry‑leading technology, nationwide postcode coverage and a wealth of property risk expertise, e.surv is a great choice for your next career move.

We're part of LSL Property Services Plc Group of companies, which includes household names, YOUR MOVE and Reeds Rains, as well as the mortgage broker network, Primis. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities, and estate agents, as well as private customers.

What’s in it for you?

Naturally, we expect you to work hard, learn quickly, ask lots of questions, and have some fun along the way. In return, you’ll benefit from the support and expertise of our experienced team, together with a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes:

• Sponsorship for the AssocRICS qualification (including payment of all RICS fees)
• Pension
• Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification)
• Death in service assurance

Don’t just take our word for it – we’re a little bit biased. So, we asked two of our former Trainees to tell us what they think about life at e.surv.

“For me, the most positive aspects of e.surv trainee programme, are the excellent training and continued support I received from my mentors. The team provided me with clear and structured stages of training and development, undoubtedly easing my transition to AssocRICS qualification.”
Kevin Cunningham – Former AssocRICS, now MRICS Surveyor

“e.surv’s Trainee Surveyor scheme has been fantastic. It enabled me to kickstart my career as an AssocRICS surveyor faster than I anticipated. I was daunted at times but, via mentoring, classroom sessions, clever tech and lots of support from my Manager, Trainers and colleagues, I’ve achieved my goal, a career to be proud of.”
Sarah Shanks-Pell – Assoc RICS Surveyor

Sound interesting?

We may be big, but e.surv has always been about quality, not quantity. To apply for a place on our Trainee programme, you must meet eligibility criteria.

How to apply

If you’d like to apply for a place on our Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme, please email [email protected] Please include your location preference from our list of advertised locations in your covering letter.

HINTS AND TIPS

Building Pathology is a major factor in selection and rejection judgement.

LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data – our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed at the LSL Property Services Careers website.

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Market-leading salary & generous incentive package

Company Car Offering

Car allowance or company car options from a range of premium brands

Diverse and Consistent Workload

A great variety of work in every postcode

Work From Anywhere

Home-based working with our cutting-edge iPad technology

Tools for Success

We’ll provide you with everything you need and more to support your activities

Private healthcare, pension scheme top ups, retail vouchers, Income Protection and Critical Illness cover

Invest in Your Growth

Keep your professional development on track with paid RICS membership and fully covered CPD requirements

Share Our Success

Become a true partner in our growth with access to SAYE and BAYE share investment plans

Investing in you

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We invest to provide efficiencies, enabling our surveyors to spend more time sharing their expert advice. We make a conscious effort for continuous growth and development of our people.

Natasha Palczuk: “Having undertaken the Sava Diploma, e.surv’s Conversion Programme was the best next step. There was a good mix of both classroom and online training which helped to further my knowledge and understanding of the profession.”

Andrew Furness: “I would look no further than the e.surv graduate programme if you are serious about becoming a residential surveyor (AssocRICS Surveyors, e.surv)”

Pamela Cherry: “If you want to be part of a progressive company with a strong focus on being the trusted market leader, but that still listens to its employees, look no further.”

Frequently asked questions

Whether you’re buying a house, thinking of buying a house or just keen to understand more about the home buying process, you’re in the right place. We’ve been helping homebuyers for over 30 years and have national coverage with local experts.

The HomePlus Digital Survey is a fully interactive, digital report, delivered directly to, and accessible on, your device. It offers much more than the standard Level 2:

Defects and areas of concern are given a traffic light rating – so you can quickly review the “Red Lights”.

It includes Energy Saving Trust information about the property’s probable energy costs, carbon emissions, proposed energy improvements and their potential savings.

It also includes local area information, including schools, crime rates and broadband facilities.

There are links to Checkatrade tradespeople, so you can obtain quotes for any repair or maintenance work.

As the report is digital, you get instant access, and can move through the information more easily. You can zoom in on images, so you can see what the surveyor is reporting.

You access the HomePlus Home Survey online, so it is delivered quickly and directly. And when it is available, your surveyor will book a call with you to talk you through the main items and discuss any concerns.

The value is far greater than the cost. The cost of an RICS Level 2 Home Survey varies depending on factors such as size and value of the property being surveyed. However, typically the cost ranges from £400 – £800+. It’s important to remember that this cost is an investment in your future. By having all available information about your potential new home before committing to purchasing it, you can make sure you don’t end up with costly surprises down the line.

As a digital offering, the HomePlus digital survey costs less than the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 surveys.

The RICS Level 1 was formerly known as a condition report. It provides a basic inspection and report into the condition of a property. It is not as indepth as a Level 2 or Level 3.

Your RICS surveyor will NOT give their professional opinion or advice on issues, repairs or maintenance, as they would for higher level surveys. They will only report on the condition.

This is a paper-based/pdf report, and is not digitally interactive, unlike a HomePlus survey.

The RICS Level 3 Home Survey was formerly known as a Building Survey. It does NOT include a valuation, but does provide a more comprehensive report, going into more detail. If required, the Level 3 may test services (plumbing, electrics, heating) and give an indication into the cost of repair work.

If your property is particularly old, or neglected, or significantly altered or extended, you may need a RICS Level 3 report – the Level 2 may not be adequate.

The Level 3 is a paper-based/pdf, and not a digitally interactive report.

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