Assistant Building Surveyor – Building Consultancy Services (Project Management)
TurnerTownsend
Posted: March 16, 2026
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Quick Summary
An assistant building surveyor is responsible for conducting site visits to high-rise buildings and conducting surveys to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the construction industry and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A high level of attention to detail and ability to work independently is also required.
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Job Description
Who is Turner & Townsend?
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Building Surveyor to join our Building Consultancy Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a high‑potential young professional who is eager to learn, grow, and advance toward professional qualification as a Building Surveyor.
The role provides hands-on exposure to a wide range of building surveying and project management tasks, including A&A works, maintenance & repair projects, building inspections, statutory compliance, and government-related assignments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members and gain structured experience essential for their APC journey.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Support & Coordination
• Assist in planning, design coordination, tendering, and site administration for A&A, renovation, maintenance, and building improvement projects.
• Support Project Managers and Senior Surveyors in the delivery of consultancy assignments.
• Prepare meeting minutes, project schedules, reports, and site records.
2. Building Surveying & Technical Tasks
• Conduct building inspections, condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and prepare inspection reports.
• Assist in statutory review, compliance checks, and preparation of submission documents under senior guidance.
• Support preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates, and tender documents.
3. Government & Institutional Projects
• Support the team in handling government maintenance & repair term contracts and public-sector projects.
• Assist with documentation, measurement, contract administration, and coordination with consultants/contractors.
4. Statutory & Regulatory Support
• Help senior team members with BD/FSD-related submissions and technical documentation.
• Assist in tracking statutory timelines, approvals, and compliance requirements.
5. Administrative, Reporting & Team Support
• Maintain project records, filing, and document control.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors for technical and administrative tasks.
• Support senior staff on business proposals, presentations, and internal initiatives when required.
• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Interest in pursuing HKIS / RICS professional qualification.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with 1–3 years’ relevant experience will be considered.
• Internship experience in building surveying, A&A works, or construction projects is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
• Eager to learn, proactive, and committed to developing a long-term career in building surveying.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or other drafting tools is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
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