Building Surveyor Apprentice

We are committed to investing in our residents and we continue to create a wide range of high-quality apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.

You will also complete a Building Control Surveyor Level 6 qualification which will enhance your knowledge, skills and abilities and help you progress in your future career. The post holder will work in a busy multi-team office, with lots of support available. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, plus manage your own workload after a period of support and supervision.

**In this role you will**:

- Develop project management techniques including financial monitoring and to work with colleagues to support the project management of the delivery of capital schemes.
- Support and learn how to carry out a range of technical surveying tasks in support of the Education Assets & Operations Surveyor Team.
- Work with Surveyors to support the specification and delivery of building maintenance and capital works in schools.
- Support the administrative and governance processes in procuring works and to support colleagues in procuring works.
- Learn techniques and best practice in stakeholder engagement, working with colleagues to co-ordinate the requirements of schools, contractors, specialist consultants, local authority officers and other stakeholders to ensure effective deliver of projects.
- Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider.
- Complete a Building Control Surveyor Level 6 qualification funded by the Council. This will involve attendance at a college and/or completing tasks in the workplace (depending on specific course requirement).
- Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council.

We value our employees and recognise the importance of a motivated and supported workforce and we are committed to supporting your development through your apprenticeship.

After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a professional qualification which will support you through your career.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

**Training and Development**:
Within your role you will:

- Complete a Building Control Surveyor Level 6 qualification funded by the Council. This will involve attendance at a college and/or completing tasks in the workplace (depending on specific course requirement).
- Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council.

**Working in Hammersmith and Fulham Council**:
In addition to the competitive salary and excellent annual leave package the organisation offers a wide range of benefits such as; beneficial pension scheme, tax efficient childcare vouchers and cycle schemes, discounts at Vodaphone and local discounts from restaurants and shops.

**_Attitude Matters_**
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recruit as much for attitude as we do experience therefore, we will expect our applicant’s to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and adaptable to change which are some of the keys skills we will look for at the interview process.

**Moving on**
After you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a professional qualification which will improve your chances of finding work either within the Council or with another employer or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship elsewhere.

You will have networked across the Council and be aware of the internal job market during your time with us and we will provide support on your approach to the wider job market as part of your development programme.
- Be Hammersmith & Fulham resident or Care Leaver.
- Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years (part of the funding requirement).
- Not currently qualified in the Building Control Surveying Level 6 or above.
- Not currently undertaking any other formal form of study (e.g., college or university course).
- Able to meet the qualification requirements as stated on the above role profile including GCSE’s and/or A Levels.

**People Values**:
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

**We are fair**

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

**We are caring**

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

**We are collaborators**

We work together for a bet