Role: Chartered Surveyor, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship (Building Surveyor Pathway) BSc (Hons)
Salary: Grade C - £25,583 -£25,989 per year.
Your Salary for this role will grow as you progress, with increases linked to both your leaning milestones and the skills you develop in the role from Grade C starting at £25,583 to Grade G Starting at £33,143.
Location: The Council House, Derby.
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 31/08/2025
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Property Services team As an Apprentice Chartered Surveyor, you’ll play a part in keeping our schools, offices, and public facilities safe, welcoming, and fit for the future. Every day will bring fresh opportunities to learn, contribute, and see the results of your work making a positive impact.
This apprenticeship is your gateway into a professional career in building surveying. You’ll gain hands-on experience alongside qualified surveyors and engineers, learn how our property services operate, and study towards a recognised qualification — all while earning a salary. This opportunity offers variety, stability, and the chance to grow in a supportive team that values your development.
From your first day, you’ll be part of a team that manages a diverse range of properties across Derby city. With experienced colleagues to guide you, you’ll build the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need to progress in the construction and property sector, giving you a strong foundation for a bright future.
Please note that this apprentice program will be delivered by Nottingham Trent University, it is a 5 year programme.
This role will include a day release to university
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
- Flexible work/life balance scheme
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Chartered Surveyor, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship (Building Surveyor Pathway) BSc (Hons) , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
- Undertake a 5 year apprenticeship programme facilitated by Nottingham Trent University, having a day release to the university,
- Visit buildings to carry out inspections and check for repairs or improvements needed
- Help record building conditions and keep accurate information in our property database
- Learn how to prepare simple reports, drawings, and cost estimates for work projects
- Support experienced surveyors in planning and managing maintenance and repair jobs
- Work with contractors and other teams to make sure work is done safely and to a high standard
- Understand the rules and safety requirements that apply to building work
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
- The desire commitment and dedication to complete a 5 year apprenticeship to become a Chartered Surveyor.
- three A-levels or equivalent qualifications (A-levels, BTECs, T Levels)
- GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
Next Steps
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 31st August 2025 Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
Job Description
Person Specification
