2027 Rapleys Graduate Programme – Manchester

Rapleys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APC training

APC costs covered

30 days holiday

Permanent contract

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Job summary

Rapleys in Manchester invites graduates to join its Graduate Programme across Building Surveying, Commercial and Planning. The scheme runs from September 2027 with four two-month rotations across divisions, giving hands-on exposure to APC qualification and real client projects from day one.

You’ll receive mentor support, regular reviews and practical experience designed to progress toward MRICS or MRTPI, with a permanent contract on completion of the programme.

Qualifications

• Ambition to develop towards MRICS or MRTPI through APC while gaining practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, organised work ethos.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Adaptable and resilient when tackling new challenges.
• Motivation to learn, contribute ideas and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through four divisions over two-month blocks to gain cross-disciplinary exposure.
• Attend client meetings and undertake site inspections during rotations.
• Assist with planning applications and appeals as part of project work.
• Support lease renewals, valuations and related reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines on client projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive & organised

Empower others

Relationship building

Adaptability & resilience

Idea contribution

Professional development mindset

Job description

Role title: Graduate Surveyor – Building Surveying, Commercial & Planning (September 2027 start)

About this role:

Our Manchester Graduate Programme offers an exciting opportunity to begin your career in one of the UK's leading property and planning consultancies. Depending on your chosen pathway, you will join either our Building Surveying, Commercial or our Planning team whilst gaining exposure to a range of specialist disciplines across the business.

During your first year, you'll undertake a series of rotations lasting two months each across four different divisions providing valuable insight into the wider property industry and helping you build a strong foundation for your APC and professional qualification. Whether you're working towards MRICS or MRTPI status, you'll gain practical experience, work alongside industry experts and contribute to real client projects from day one.

As a graduate no two days are the same. You may find yourself attending client meetings, undertaking site inspections, supporting planning applications and appeals, assisting with lease renewals or valuations, producing reports or collaborating with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

What we’re looking for.

• High attention to detail
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• Ability to empower those around them
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and client
• Adaptability and resilience when tackling new challenges
• To contribute ideas and challenge constructively
• The motivation to develop towards professional qualification

Professional Development

Your development is our priority. Throughout the programme you'll receive dedicated support from experienced professionals, including an APC Supervisor and Counsellor or equivalent professional mentors, depending on your pathway.

You'll benefit from regular reviews, structured training and practical experience designed to support your progression towards MRICS or MRTPI qualification. Our well-established support network has successfully helped many graduates achieve chartered status and develop rewarding careers at Rapleys.

Why join Rapleys

• Structured Graduate Programme
• Training and APC costs covered
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum (excluding bank holidays) which includes a wellbeing day and your birthday
• Permanent Contract for all graduates
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave

Right to work in the UK and employment offer:

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. You will be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the recruitment process. Rapleys are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.

We are firm believers that a diverse team enhances our company and drives its success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel authentic, contribute their unique strengths, and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].