Sara Jaafar
Graduate Building Surveyor with RICS-accredited degree
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About
Graduate Building Surveyor with an RICS-accredited degree, having built a solid technical foundation at Ridge & Partners across a varied client base and begun working towards my APC. My work has spanned new-build housing schemes for Homes England, commercial refurbishment at sites such as Ascot Racecourse, and condition surveys for the Environment Agency, producing technical reports, EPC assessments and feasibility studies throughout. Chairing stakeholder meetings and leading site inspections has grown my confidence quickly, while earlier client-facing roles in healthcare and luxury retail sharpened my communication and attention to detail.
I'm keen to keep developing technically and take on greater responsibility within the industry.
Experience
Graduate Building Surveyor - Ridge & Partners
(2025-09)
- Chairing stakeholder meetings
- Conduct site inspections with strong observational accuracy
- Diagnose defects through building pathology
- Produce technical reports
- Complete feasibility assessments
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Student Housing Assistant - Full Time - University of Portsmouth
(2024-08 - 2024-10)
Supported students through complex housing applications, tenancy agreements, and legal compliance. Liaised between students and landlords to resolve disputes, developing negotiation, empathy, and decision-making skills in a fast-moving environment.
Receptionist - Part Time - Hilsea Dental Practice
(2024-03 - 2025-07)
Managed appointment scheduling, patient communications, and daily administrative tasks in a busy clinical practice. Built strong multitasking, IT, and interpersonal skills while handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Sales Associate - Part Time - Furla
(2022-05 - 2022-08)
Delivered premium customer service across luxury brands, using bilingual skills to connect with international clientele while meeting team targets in fast-paced environments.
Sales Associate - Part Time - Penhaligon's London
(2022-08 - 2023-08)
Delivered premium customer service across luxury brands, using bilingual skills to connect with international clientele while meeting team targets in fast-paced environments.
Sales Associate - Part Time - Kate Spade New York
(2023-09 - 2024-04)
Delivered premium customer service across luxury brands, using bilingual skills to connect with international clientele while meeting team targets in fast-paced environments.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Building Surveying - University of Portsmouth (2022-09 - 2025-06)
A Levels - Portsmouth College (2020-09 - 2022-07)
