Residential Valuation & Advisory Graduate Programme

Values residential properties and provides strategic real estate advice by analysing property markets, capital values, rental trends, and development opportunities.

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

This is a chance to become a true expert in residential real estate valuation and strategic consultancy. Our market leading Residential Valuation & Advisory department doesn’t aim to be the biggest in the industry, but in what we do, we aim to be the best. We are involved in some of the most high-profile real estate clients across the UK.

This pathway will see you remain in residential valuation for the majority of your training, working in our Leeds team. As a valuer and strategic consultant, you will learn to understand an element of most aspects of residential real estate, as all valuers need to have a view on capital markets, the rental market and development. Valuation gives you the best grounding in real estate at the start of your career.

Although this is a non-rotational training programme, you will still have the opportunity to do one rotation of up to 3 months in another Cushman & Wakefield service line, to ensure you have the right experience to obtain your APC qualification.

The graduate programme will provide the tools and support required to sit your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become an RICS accredited Graduate Surveyor by the end of your programme.

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 Real Estate 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

•Strong mathematical and analytical skills

•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

•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 ‘B/6’ in both Maths and English

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

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.