Graduate Building Surveyor – APC to Chartered

Cooper & Hall Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

25 days holiday

2 paid volunteer days

Well-being benefits and discounts

Job summary

JLL in Glasgow offers a graduate trainee programme to qualify as a Chartered Building Surveyor. You’ll complete the APC while gaining hands-on experience in site inspections, report preparation, and contract administration.

The 2–3 year programme provides mentoring, buddy support, and access to training across stakeholders, with Living Wage considerations and generous holidays. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree – minimum 2:2 Bachelor's or Master's in Building Surveying.
• Strong verbal and written communication for report writing.
• Project management skills to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Some travel will be required in this role.
• Curious mindset to learn and grow with us.
• Passion to contribute ideas and challenge yourself.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites to complete Building Surveyor inspections.
• Desktop survey research about sites.
• Preparing reports outlining the state of the property/site.
• Acting as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent on fit-out/refurbishment contracts.
• Negotiating schedules of dilapidations and exit strategies for repairs.
• Assisting with preventative maintenance planning.
• Co-ordinate portfolio instructions and undertake other duties as required.
• Keep knowledge up to date with building and sustainability standards.

Skills

Degree in Building Surveying

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Travel willing

Curious mindset

Team collaboration

Education

RICS-accredited Building Surveying degree

Job description

JLL in Glasgow offers a graduate trainee programme to qualify as a Chartered Building Surveyor. You’ll complete the APC while gaining hands-on experience in site inspections, report preparation, and contract administration.

The 2–3 year programme provides mentoring, buddy support, and access to training across stakeholders, with Living Wage considerations and generous holidays. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available.