Assistant Surveyor - 2027 Commercial Apprenticeship Programme

Newmark; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark's Degree Apprenticeship Programme in Glasgow offers a pathway into commercial real estate, combining practical on-the-job learning with structured academic study.

As a Degree Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across property disciplines, work with experienced surveyors, and build the skills and confidence needed for APC and MRICS status while progressing your career within Newmark's national network.

Qualifications

• Motivated, curious and commercially minded individual who is excited to start a career in commercial real estate.
• Analytical and detail-focused approach with ability to research market information and present findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence to work with colleagues and clients.
• Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to take responsibility, ask questions and learn from feedback.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills across teams and external stakeholders.
• Drive to develop a long-term career in commercial property and work towards professional qualification.
• No prior commercial-property experience is required; we value potential and enthusiasm.

Education

Real estate degree with University of the Built Environment (UBE)

Job description

About the Team

The National Office Agency team in Glasgow advises landlords, developers and occupiers on office-property strategy across Glasgow, the West of Scotland and the wider UK market. Its work spans the development, leasing, acquisition and disposal of city-centre and out-of-town office accommodation, supporting both public- and private-sector clients. The team combines detailed local market knowledge with collaboration across Newmark’s national office network.
You'll be joining a team that's expanding, giving you broader exposure to live deals, faster opportunities to take on responsibility, and a real chance to help shape the office's growth.

Programme Overview

Newmark’s Degree Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in commercial real estate while working towards a degree with the University of the Built Environment (UBE). Designed for school leavers, the programme combines practical, on-the-job learning within a professional real estate team with structured academic study.

As a Degree Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across relevant commercial property disciplines, work alongside experienced surveyors and senior colleagues, and develop the technical knowledge, professional skills and client-facing confidence required for a successful career in the sector. You will also build the competencies needed to progress towards professional qualification, including the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and ultimately MRICS status.

Why Join Newmark?

You will work alongside experienced office-agency professionals, contribute to live client instructions and develop the foundations for a long-term career in real estate.

• Structured, mentored path to qualification - Study towards a real estate degree with the University of the Built Environment (UBE) while gaining hands‑on commercial property experience, and hands‑on learning experiences designed to build technical capability from day one.
• Benefit from structured training, regular feedback, mentoring and support from colleagues across the Glasgow office and wider Newmark business. You will develop your technical understanding, professional confidence and client‑facing skills alongside your academic learning.
• Glasgow Expertise, UK reach - Build local knowledge of Scotland’s office market while working with colleagues across Newmark’s national office network.
• Growing Scottish presence - Join an expanding Glasgow team and a growing Early Careers community.

Who We're looking for

• Motivated, curious and commercially minded individual who is excited to start a career in commercial real estate. You will have a genuine interest in the built environment.
• An analytical and detail-focused approach, with the ability to research market information and present findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to work with colleagues, clients and other professional advisers.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to take responsibility, ask questions and learn from feedback.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills. Much of the role involves collaborating across teams and with external stakeholders.
• The drive to develop a long-term career in commercial property and work towards professional qualification.
• No prior commercial-property experience is required; we value potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to develop