Architecture
Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship
INGLETON WOOD SERVICES LIMITED · ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Location
Oakington, Cambridge
Postcode
CB24 3DQ
Salary
£21,255 a year
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
17 July 2026
Posted
17 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000037783
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
The selected candidate will:
- Administer construction contracts, ensuring that required quality standards of workmanship and performance are achieved
- Support the management of projects from inception through to completion, assisting with programme, coordination and delivery
- Under the supervision of a Senior Building Surveyor, review contractors’ valuations and assist in the certification of payments
- Assist with the assessment of tenders, contribute to tender reports and make recommendations to Surveyors
- Assist in the preparation and submission of planning and Building Regulations applications, including listed building consent applications, liaising with statutory authorities and developing a clear understanding of approval processes
- Develop an understanding of project management principles, including risk management, cost control and programme monitoring
- Gain exposure to heritage projects, developing an understanding of historic building fabric, conservation principles and appropriate repair techniques
- Assist with the preparation of Heritage Impact Assessments and statements of significance, with guidance from senior team members
- Support review of design proposals in historic contexts, considering the sensitivity and appropriateness of interventions to listed buildings and their setting
- Learn to undertake a range of surveys, including condition surveys, defect analysis and inspections of historic buildings
- Gain knowledge in carrying out measured surveys and the preparation of associated drawings
- Develop an understanding and application of relevant legislation, including health and safety, party wall, Building Regulations, planning and heritage legislation
- Support the delivery of planned maintenance programmes, including inspection and reporting, with consideration of conservation requirements
- Assist with development monitoring, including site inspections and reporting on progress, quality and compliance
- Contribute to project coordination, including communication with clients, consultants, contractors and conservation officers
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessData analysis skills
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4 or above
Essential
GCSE · Math · Grade C/4 or above
Training & development
- Course provider: Anglia Ruskin Inoversity (Chelmsford Campus-CM1 1SQ)
- You will be completing a Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford campus CM1 1SQ)
- You will be based at our Oakington Cambridge office (CB24 3DQ)
- You will attend university 2 days per week in your first year of study, then 1 day a week in the remaining years
Future prospects
- Our building surveying team has a broad range of experience across different sectors and disciplines, working on a mixture of residential, commercial, education and heritage projects
- The team provides a supportive and collaborative environment, offering exposure to both professional and project work across all RIBA stages, helping to build a well‑rounded skillset
Company benefits
- Opportunities for flexible and remote working
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays and festive shutdown
- Health cash plan scheme
- Team building events
- Cycle to work Scheme
Things to consider
- Full clean driving licence
- This role may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service, Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Counter Terrorist Check, Security Check, or Developed Vetting clearance
About INGLETON WOOD SERVICES LIMITED
Ingleton Wood is a value-led, people focussed practice providing clients with inspirational and practical design solutions; we exist to improve the communities in which we all live and work. Originally established in 1935, we are a dynamic multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, providing a wide range of services across many industry sectors, including commercial, education, defence, residential and more. We develop long term relationships with clients, adding value at every stage of development. We are one of a few medium-sized consultancies offering integrated design and technical expertise.
Website
www.ingletonwood.co.uk/