Building Surveying Placement - London (July 2026 Start Date)

Jll; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in the UK offers a 12-month Building Surveying programme, providing hands-on experience with top specialists. Responsibilities include site inspections, preparing reports, and acting as a Contract Administrator. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Building Surveying, with GCSEs in English and Maths. Benefits include a competitive salary, training opportunities, and supportive mentorship. Exceptional performance may lead to a graduate scheme invitation.

Benefits

Training opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days

Wide range of employee benefits

Support from buddy and manager

Qualifications

• On track to receive a 2:1 or above in any bachelor's degree in Building Surveying.
• You should be undertaking a degree with an industrial placement year as part of your studies.
• You will need the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites for inspections.
• Completing desktop survey research.
• Preparing property inspection reports.
• Acting as a Contract Administrator on contracts.
• Negotiating schedules of dilapidations.
• Assisting with portfolio instructions.

Skills

Building Surveying knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

GCSEs - C/4 grade or above in English and Maths

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

Job description

During this 12 month programme, you will work with some of the best Building Surveying specialists in the Real Estate industry. You'll gain first­hand experience within our Building Surveying teams. Exceptional performance during your placement may lead to an invitation to interview for our graduate scheme the following year.

Responsibilities

• 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 coordination 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.

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Qualifications

• GCSEs - C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Degree – on track to receive a 2:1 or above in any bachelor's degree in Building Surveying.
• You should be undertaking a degree with an industrial placement year as part of your studies.
• Right to work in the UK: You will need to have the right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours, as this is a full‑time role.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 to 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 to 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 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.

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position is: £25,207. The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

About Us

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.

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