Building Surveying Graduate Programme

Cushman & Wakefield Graduate Building Surveyor role gaining experience in building surveys, repairs and maintenance, dilapidations, construction projects, site inspections and property development.

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in real estate services, is dedicated to transforming ideas into action for property occupiers and owners worldwide. With over 52,000 professionals working across approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, we are one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

Job Description

As a Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in evaluating the quality of buildings and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will provide expert advice on repairs, maintenance, and restoration options, while also participating in the development of both new and existing buildings.

During the graduate programme, you will gain hands-on experience with a wide range of activities within the UK and also potentially across Europe, from conducting building surveys and preparing schedules of condition, to managing dilapidations and construction projects. You will also attend client meetings, conduct site visits, and much more.

By joining our Building Consultancy team, you will be involved in the full life cycle of buildings. Our programme aligns with the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) pathway through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, setting you on a path to achieving chartered status by the end of your programme. Our non-rotational approach ensures you develop specialized expertise within the Building Surveying division.

Graduate Programme Overview

Our 2-year graduate programme offers a dynamic blend of learning and real-world experience, giving you an in-depth understanding of the commercial real estate sector and a head start in your professional journey. You will work on impactful projects, gaining new skills and invaluable insights into our business.

Throughout the programme, you’ll participate in discussion panels, Q&A sessions with senior leaders, training workshops, and networking events, all designed to enhance your development and expand your professional network.

Whether you’re currently studying Building Surveying or another discipline but have a passion for property, this graduate programme offers a fantastic opportunity and provide you with the foundation for progression and a long and successful career at Cushman & Wakefield.

What we expect from you:

•High levels of self-motivation and commitment

•A proactive and positive attitude

•Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

•Curiosity and a willingness to learn

•The ability to think critically and solve problems

•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities

Eligibility

•Expected 2.1 or higher in your undergraduate degree (If your undergraduate degree is not RICS accredited you will need to undertake a Msc whilst completing your graduate programme with us)

•GCSE grade ‘C/4’ in both Maths and English

•Successful candidates must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close the job posting at any point depending on the volume of applications received.

Kickstart your career in real estate with Cushman & Wakefield. Apply today!

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.