Building Surveying Graduate Edinburgh or Glasgow (September 2026 Start Date)

JLL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking graduates for a trainee program in Glasgow or Edinburgh, providing a path to becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor. The role includes site inspections, report preparation, and contract management. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and a relevant degree in Building Surveying, along with strong communication and project management skills. This opportunity offers valuable experience and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days

Wide range of employee benefits

Dress for your day policy

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (C / 4 grade or higher) required.
• Degree in Building Surveying accredited by RICS is essential.
• Interest in property industry's future is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Building Surveyor inspections on site visits.
• Prepare reports after inspections outlining property state.
• Act as Contract Administrator on refurbishment contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Curious mindset

Interest in property industry

Education

GCSEs C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Surveying

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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-hand experience while working towards a professional qualification.

You’ll join us on a 24-month trainee programme working towards completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Building Surveyor.

This graduate position can be based from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Visiting sites to complete Building Surveyors 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 Employers 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

Benefits

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 (Early Careers team)
• Support from your buddy (peer support)
• Training opportunities for everyone (Learning teams)
• Surveying qualification support (workshops, mentor)
• Dress for your day (smart casual for client meetings)
• Competitive salary (Living Wage)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year
• 2 paid volunteer days each year
• Wide range of employee benefits (well‑being support, pension, medical, dental, insurance, employee assistance, cycle‑to‑work, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, etc.)

Required skills and experience

• GCSEs C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Degree Bachelors or Masters degree in Building Surveying that is accredited by the Royal Institute 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 and ensure work is followed through to the end and completed on time
• Some travel will be required in this role so please consider your ability to travel
• A curious mindset so you can learn and grow with us
• A passion to contribute your thoughts create fresh ideas and challenge yourself to do more than you think you could

Right to work in the UK

You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas including Graduate Visas beyond the programme.

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position is : 28000

Location

Glasgow or Edinburgh

How to apply

Please note that to be considered for a role with us you will need to apply through our Early Careers page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

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