Question 1

Can I find part-time surveyor jobs?

Accepted Answer

Part-time surveyor roles are available, though most positions are advertised as full-time. Currently around 4% of surveyor vacancies on our job board are part-time, with a further 11% listed as offering flexible working arrangements. Part-time and flexible roles have been advertised by a range of employers, from borough councils to the Valuation Office Agency. As flexible and hybrid working becomes more common across the public sector, the number of surveyor roles offering non-standard hours is growing. Browse surveyor jobs and use our filters to find part-time and flexible opportunities.

Question 2

Are there surveyor jobs in local government?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Local government is the biggest employer of surveyors on our job board, accounting for around two-thirds of all vacancies. Councils recruit across a wide range of specialisms including building surveyors, quantity surveyors, estates surveyors and valuation surveyors. Common roles include housing disrepair surveyors, planned works surveyors and asset management surveyors. Borough, district and county councils across England all advertise regularly, with roles ranging from graduate entry through to senior and principal surveyor positions. Browse local government surveyor jobs to see what's available near you.

Question 3

What are the types of surveying job?

Accepted Answer

The public sector offers a wide variety of surveyor roles. The most commonly advertised specialisms on our job board include building surveyors, quantity surveyors, estates surveyors and property surveyors. Housing-related roles are particularly prominent, including disrepair surveyors, voids surveyors and planned works surveyors. You'll also find more specialist positions such as valuation surveyors, asset surveyors, tree surveyors and marine surveyors. Roles span all levels from graduate and trainee positions through to senior and principal surveyor posts. Browse surveyor jobs to explore the full range of opportunities currently available.

Question 4

Who employs surveyors?

Accepted Answer

Local councils are the largest employers of surveyors in the public sector, accounting for around two-thirds of current vacancies on our job board. Housing associations are the next biggest employer group, making up roughly 15% of roles. You'll also find surveyor positions with central government bodies such as the Valuation Office Agency, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Ministry of Defence. With over 50 different employers advertising this year, there's a wide range of organisations to explore. Browse surveyor jobs to see who's hiring now.

Question 5

Are there graduate surveyor jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, public sector employers regularly advertise graduate surveyor positions. Recent roles on our job board include graduate building surveyors, graduate estates surveyors, graduate quantity surveyors, and degree apprentice quantity surveyors. These are available across local councils, central government departments and housing associations. Graduate roles typically offer structured training pathways towards RICS chartership, making them a strong entry point into a surveying career. Around 1 in 13 surveyor vacancies we advertise are aimed at graduates or trainees, so it's worth checking back regularly.

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