Graduate Building Surveyor

Avison Young; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global commercial real estate advisory firm as a building surveying graduate. This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining the skills needed to become a qualified surveyor. You’ll receive dedicated support, participate in a global mentoring program, and collaborate on diverse projects across the UK and Europe. The company values innovation and teamwork, providing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a real impact on the industry. If you are passionate about real estate and eager to develop your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Global Mentoring Program

Opportunity to own shares

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Graduates who are team players and can lead with humility.
• Strong drive for results and ability to adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside industry-leading professionals to become a qualified surveyor.
• Provide best-in-class advice on property lifecycle regulations and technical issues.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Agility

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

Job description

Overview

Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work, and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose: to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities, and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us:

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion, and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy, and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage, and retain the best talent from the industry.

Responsibilities

Real opportunities, real responsibility

As a building surveying graduate, you’ll join us on a journey to become a professionally qualified surveyor with membership of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Not only will you be working alongside industry-leading professionals, but you will also be allocated a dedicated supervisor and counselor to assist you during your training, as well as bespoke support from our APC training provider. We also run a global mentoring program which graduates are actively encouraged to join and take advantage of.

You will work alongside our experienced and diverse team on projects across the UK and Europe to provide best-in-class advice to our clients, guiding them through regulations, technical issues, and financial considerations throughout the property lifecycle.

Our team includes experienced Chartered Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, and Building Services Engineers who work closely with owners and occupiers to provide integrated solutions tailored to their requirements.

For further information about the building and project consultancy team, please click here.

Qualifications

We value graduates who aren’t afraid to step up and change the game. With that in mind, we’re looking for:

• A team player who is also able to lead with humility
• An ability to challenge for the better
• A strong drive for results, with an unwavering focus on the end game
• The desire to adapt to anything, and demonstrate agility when things don’t go to plan
• A passion for building great relationships with external and internal clients
• An ability to look ahead, and to understand the commercial landscape
• A talent for inspiring and energizing those around you

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In recent years, we’ve increased diversity at our board, leadership, and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members comes together for networking and learning, and advises the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity, and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue increasing industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals, and LGBTQ+ groups. The committee’s work also examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, clients, and communities. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

• Empowers all our employees to thrive
• Reflects all backgrounds and talents
• Allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging
• Fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive, and has a strong sense of community among colleagues

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all employees and applicants equitably. We implement strategies to advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to removing obstacles to inclusion. If you need adjustments to support your application or recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or access accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail], and we will do everything we can to assist.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every person specification. We value passion and potential and look forward to hearing why you would be a good fit for this position. Some roles may be remote, while others are office-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.