Apprentice Surveyor - Residential Valuation
The team are well established market leaders within residential valuation, covering single unit, investment and development assets across London, predominantly for loan security purposes.
Job title
Apprentice Surveyor – Residential Valuation
Start Date
September 2025
Job Location
London (15 Finsbury Circus, EC2M 7EB)
Salary
£24,000 + £1,000 sign on bonus
Current Team Information
The team is a fast-paced environment, and comprises 6 Directors, 3 Associate Directors, 3 Associates, 1 Surveyor, 2 Graduates and an Analyst. The majority of the team originally joined the business as a Graduate or Apprentice, and as such, there is a strong track-record for quality training and career progression, as well as a supportive and nurturing team culture.
The team are well established and market leaders within residential valuation, covering single unit, investment and development assets across London, predominantly for loan security purposes. We have vast experience valuing a large number of high-profile landmark London developments, super-prime houses and flats, as well as some key investment portfolios. Our clients comprise a wide range of lenders, alongside some prominent investors and developers.
About this role
This position sits in our Residential Valuation team. It provides an opportunity to gain high quality training within the residential valuation sector, allowing you to work towards qualifying as an RICS Chartered Surveyor. There is also the prospect for future career progression post qualification. You will be closely working alongside experienced and market leading valuers, be that Directors, or more junior colleagues, preparing ‘Red Book’ valuations. This will allow you, over time, to gain wide and in-depth market knowledge by assisting with the valuation of single unit, investment and development properties across London. You will gain exposure to high-profile projects and have opportunities to meet clients.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking valuation due diligence, to include internet searches and obtaining market evidence by calling in-house and 3rd party agents
- Accompanying colleagues on property inspections - taking photographs, making detailed notes and associated investigations on site
- Independently investigating and analysing data associated with valuation
- Drafting the written content of Red Book valuation reports
- Meeting deadlines set by colleagues and clients
- Reporting directly to senior colleagues
- Establishing your own professional network internally and externally, through attending networking and/or client events alongside colleagues
- Assisting with the development of existing team client relationships
- Adhering to internal processes, lender requirements and RICS regulations
- Keeping up to date with relevant market trends, changing legislation and valuation practice
You will be responsible for contributing directly to the preparation of valuation reports from day one. This may include inspecting properties; undertaking due diligence; collating comparables; and drafting report content. You will be expected to communicate regularly with clients, colleagues and other professionals via email, telephone and in-person. As such, the role provides excellent opportunities for internal and external networking. Professionalism in this role is also paramount, due to being client-facing and the often confidential nature of the work.
Working Week
Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.
How you’ll make an impact
Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Word and Excel capabilities
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Diligent and detail driven
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated
GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 96 UCAS points.
You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.
Training
5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification.
On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.
Career development
Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme – Royal London
- Training and APC costs covered
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
- Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
- Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Company Mobile Phone
Assessment for this role
Application Form – CV and essay question (applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November)
Assessment Centre – 20th or 21st February 2025 (date will be confirmed in due course), in London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)
Interview – Dates following the Assessment Centre
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- Pathway
- Surveying
- Locations
- Finsbury Circus House
Apprentice Surveyor - Residential Valuation
The team are well established market leaders within residential valuation, covering single unit, investment and development assets across London, predominantly for loan security purposes.
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