Building Surveying Graduate

Jones Lang LaSalle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days per year

Private medical healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Limited is recruiting a Graduate Building Surveyor in Glasgow as part of a 2-3 year trainee programme. You will work toward the APC to become Chartered, visiting sites, researching sites, and preparing inspection reports while acting as a Contract Administrator on refurbishment projects.

The programme includes training, mentorship, and exposure to planning and delivering maintenance strategies, with a supportive Early Careers team guiding you every step of the way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Surveying accredited by RICS.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Good project management ability and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites for inspections and surveys.
• Prepare reports outlining property/site condition.
• Assist with contract administration on refurbishments and dilapidations.

Skills

Building Surveying degree

Communication skills

Project management

Education

RICS-accredited degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Building Surveying

Job description

Role

Graduate Building Surveyor

Location

Glasgow

Start Date

6 th September 2027

ProgrammeDuration

2 to 3 years

Salary

£29,000

Contract Type

Permanent

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 17th November at 5pm

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

Our graduate programme will provide you with first-handed experience while working towards a professional qualification.

You’ll join us on a 2-3 year trainee programme, working towards completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Visiting sites to complete Building Surveyor's inspections
• Completing desktop survey research about sites
• Preparing reports following inspections to outline the state of the property/site
• Acting as a Contract Administrator and Employer's Agent on fit-out and refurbishment contracts
• Negotiating schedules of dilapidations and preparing exit strategies for required repair work
• Helping with planning preventative maintenance plans
• Assisting with the co-ordination of portfolio instructions and undertaking other duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
• Keeping your knowledge up to date with building and sustainability standards, legal knowledge, and building pathology

What you'll get from us

We know that your unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

At JLL, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and here are just some of the ways we'll make that happen.

• Support from us -
• The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day-to-day.
• Support from your buddy -
• You'll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for everyone -
• No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.
• Surveying qualification support -
• You'll take part in various workshops to build your knowledge and skills for your Chartership assessment. You will be designated a mentor who will support you throughout the programme
• Dress for your day -
• Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you're doing. For example, if you're meeting clients then it's important to dress smartly to reflect the great work we do, and we encourage you dress more casually when you don't.
• Competitive salary -
• As an accredited Living Wage employer , we are committed to paying you a wage that is fair and competitive to the industry we work in.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays each year -
• We encourage you take breaks from work and hope you use this time to recharge regularly throughout the year.
• 2 paid volunteer days each year -
• We feel it's important to give back to the communities around us. JLL set up events with specific charities and organisations which you can get involved with, such as our work with schools. Or you can use your days to support a charity or local organisation of your choice.
• Wide range of employee benefits -
• You can take advantage of them, which include a well-being support and resources, exclusive discounts, pension, private medical healthcare, dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, mortgage advice, and more.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree - Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Surveying that is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• An interest in the property industry and how we can shape its future
• You'll be confident in communicating verbally and in written format to help with writing reports
• Project management skills, so you can balance lots of work