Trainee Associate Surveyor

LSL Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in the UK is inviting applications for its Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme. The role offers comprehensive training and exposure to various property scenarios. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of Residential Building Pathology and meet eligibility for the AssocRICS qualification. They will benefit from a supportive mentoring scheme and a competitive benefits package, including company car allowance and private medical insurance after qualification.

Benefits

Sponsorship for AssocRICS qualification

Company car or car allowance

Pension

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification)

Share incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Eligible for the 1-year route to AssocRICS accreditation.
• Strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology.
• Completed SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training programme.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of property types.
• Work closely with mentors for professional development.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited degree

RICS approved relevant HND

Minimum of 4 years of industry relevant experience

Job description

Job Locations

UK-Edinburgh

Job Profile

Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme

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 andclients;or the commitment to the personal and professional development of all our people. When you factor in the flexiblemeni bergit, 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. capacitación

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.Payload le team?

Full list of locations

InvernessPrestonNorth NorthumberlandNorthern IrelandEdinburghDenbigh CheshireWiganManchester/BuryDonCasterLincolnThetfordCoventryBirminghamMilton KeynesSwindonEnfieldMedwayDorsetGuildfordTruro and TorquayBrighton 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 criteriais:

• 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.

A full list of the criteria can be found on the RICS website, https://www.rics.org/uk/join/new-ass뒤-assocrics/

We are Responsive objections 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 industry788 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 like 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)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (after AssocRICS qualification)
• Share incentive schemes

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');

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 [e-mail]. Please include your location preference from our list of advertised locations in your covering letter.

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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 Sama 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.