Sam Balgue
Thames Ditton,UK
Summary
A proactive and detail-oriented graduate Building Surveyor with practical experience across much of the building surveying practice including condition surveys, defect investigations and contract administration. Strong technical and report-writing skills developed through both practice and an RICS-accredited degree, with a keen interest in building pathology and defect diagnosis. Actively working towards RICS APC accreditation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graduate Building Surveyor
AECOM
London
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted detailed condition and PPM surveys across a range of building types, including schools, hospitals and heritage buildings including Parliament properties.
- Delivered multiple projects as contract administrator, managing valuations, issuing payment certificates and leading progress meetings.
- Assisted in the preparation of a project tender pack, contributing to design development and specification, and producing the preliminaries and schedules of works.
- Undertook pre-demolition BREEAM surveys, identifying and quantifying building materials to inform reuse and recycling assessments and support BREEAM targets.
- Acted as Clerk of Works for a residential development project, undertaking site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and statutory requirements.
- Prepared a range of detailed reports, including technical condition reports and tender evaluations.
Graduate Building Surveyor
Maynard Marks
Auckland
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted weathertightness investigations to identify sources of water ingress.
- Documented site observations by compiling snagging lists and reporting non-compliances.
- Produced comprehensive pre-and-post construction condition reports.
Industrial Placement Building Surveyor
AECOM
Leeds, West Yorkshire
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted senior surveyors with snagging inspections.
- Contributed to the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design project for a college refurbishment, assisting on site visits and with team meetings.
Customer Service Advisor
Halfords
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Customer-facing role involving technical problem-solving, cycle repairs, and clear communication with clients.
Factory Team Member
Ilke Homes
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with factory-based construction of pre-fabricated housing, gaining practical exposure to off-site manufacturing methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying - Honours
University of Reading
Reading, UK 09.2020 - 06.2023
A-Levels -
St Aidan's Secondary School
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 09.2012 - 06.2019
Skills
- Building pathology and defect diagnosis
- Awareness of statutory compliance (Building Regulations, CDM)
- Basic contract administration
- Understanding of construction technology and materials
- Site inspections and quality monitoring
- Technical report writing
- Clear written and verbal communication
- AutoCAD (basic) MS Excel MS Word
- Liaison with contractors and clients
- Presentation and communication skills
Affiliations
- Outside of work I am a keen cyclist, and lover of all things outdoors.
Timeline
Graduate Building Surveyor
AECOM
09.2024 - 01.2026
Graduate Building Surveyor
Maynard Marks
07.2023 - 05.2024
Industrial Placement Building Surveyor
AECOM
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying - Honours
University of Reading
09.2020 - 06.2023
Factory Team Member
Ilke Homes
09.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Advisor
Halfords
08.2017 - 06.2020
A-Levels -
St Aidan's Secondary School
09.2012 - 06.2019