Building Surveying Graduate - Exeter (September 2027 Start)

Cooper & Hall Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

25 days holiday

2 paid volunteer days per year

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

JLL invites applications for a Graduate Building Surveyor on an APC programme, based on-site in Glasgow. Over 2-3 years you’ll gain experience across professional and project work, with APC support from Chartered Surveyors to achieve MRICS chartership.

You’ll inspect properties, assist with reports, dilapidations, and tender exercises, and collaborate with the wider team, with clear career progression beyond chartership and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent time management skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced commercial property consultancy.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of Chartered Building Surveyors and the wider office network.
• Attend client meetings alongside experienced surveyors from the outset.
• Visit properties to complete a wide range of inspections.
• Prepare reports following inspections including technical due diligence, defect analysis, planned maintenance programmes and reinstatement cost assessments.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of schedules of dilapidations.
• Prepare specification of works as part of a competitive tender, and analyse tender returns.
• Assist the Contract Administrator on construction projects including site inspections, contractor meetings, valuations and issuing certificates.
• Coordinate portfolio instructions and maintain CPD for chartership.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Curious mindset

Passion to contribute ideas

Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Building Surveying (RICS accredited)

Job description

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:

Join our structured APC programme and work towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS). Over the course of the 2-3 year programme, you'll gain experience across professional and project work, receive dedicated APC support from experienced Chartered Surveyors, and build the competencies needed for successful chartership.

What your day-to-day will look like:

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will be involved the full breadth of Building Surveying services, including:

• Working with and learning from a team of Chartered Building Surveyors and fantastic wider office network

• Attending client meetings alongside experienced surveyors from the outset

• Visiting properties to complete a wide range of inspections

• Completing desktop research about properties

• Preparing reports following inspections including technical due diligence, defect analysis, planned maintenance programmes and reinstatement cost assessments

• Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of schedules of dilapidations

• Preparing specification of works as part of a competitive tender exercise and analysing the tender returns

• Assisting the Contract Administrator on a wide range of construction projects including site inspections to monitor progress, contractor meetings, valuations and issuing certificates under the contract

• Assisting with the co-ordination of portfolio instructions

• Keeping your knowledge up to date with relevant continuing professional development (CPD)

• Clear career progression beyond chartership

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

• Excellent time management skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced commercial property consultancy

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

• 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

AI Usage:

At JLL, we embrace innovation and recognise that AI tools can be valuable resources in professional settings. We do not discourage the use of AI assistance during your application process; however, if you do choose to use AI tools, please ensure they are used thoughtfully and responsibly.

If you choose to use AI tools to help draft, review, or refine your application materials, please ensure that:

• The content genuinely reflects your personal experiences and qualifications

• You can speak confidently and in detail about everything included in your submission

• Your unique perspective and professional voice come through clearly

During our interview process, we may discuss how you approached your application and any tools you utilised. This conversation helps us better understand your working style and ensures we're evaluating your true capabilities and potential fit within our organisation.

We value authenticity, critical thinking, and the ability to add personal insight to any work product—qualities that remain essential regardless of the tools used in preparation.

This statement demonstrates our commitment to embracing technology while maintaining the integrity of our hiring process and ensuring we connect with the real person behind every application.

Location:

On-site –Glasgow, GBR

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