Graduate Measured Surveyor

Hollis; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent real estate consultancy in Milton Keynes seeks a motivated Graduate Measured Surveyor. Successful candidates will start in summer 2026, assisting expert teams in Measurement Surveying and developing skills through an APC programme. The role requires a degree in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Geography, or Civil Engineering, and offers a pathway to chartership. With a strong focus on professional growth, Hollis provides a supportive environment to thrive and succeed in your career aspirations.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Lively social calendar

Employee-owned structure with clear values

Qualifications

• Candidate should have an understanding of relevant software and tools.
• Previous work experience in a commercial property environment is beneficial.
• A clean driving licence is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake measured survey instructions in various capacities.
• Ensure all projects meet quality and health and safety standards.
• Liaise with senior members to optimize project delivery.

Skills

Excellent mathematical and technical skills

Experienced user of AutoCAD

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Degree or MSc in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Geography or Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica instrumentation

MBS software

Revit

Job description

After reading about the role, please ensure to read application instructions at the bottom of the page.

PLEASE NOTE: You must follow the application instructions correctly. Failure to do so may mean that your application is not considered.

All About The Role

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate who’s recently completed or is studying toward either a BSc or MSc in Geomatics, Land Surveying or Geography, or a BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, to join Hollis. The successful candidate will start with Hollis in summer 2026. Introducing an amazing opportunity for a Graduate Measured Surveyor. Join our well‑established and expert teams and assist them in all aspects of Measurement Surveying. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis. You’ll be enrolled onto our APC programme from the jump and start working toward chartership. Applications close on 31 December 2025 and we will be holding interviews in January.

Your Day To Day

• Undertake measured survey instructions, whether in a lead capacity or assisting on larger instructions
• Ensure that all projects meet the necessary Company standards, such as quality, data management and health and safety.
• Liaise with senior members of the team to advise the most appropriate technology and the most efficient way to deliver projects.
• Take responsibility for data, from its collection to final delivery, using the most appropriate technology and methodology to meet the project specification
• Meet target KPIs on work in progress management including hours into work.
• Business Development and client care awareness.
• Adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
• Independence around your own continuous professional learning.
• Respect company values and culture.

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree or MSc in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Geography or Civil Engineering (ideally with some work experience in a commercial property environment).
• Excellent mathematical and technical skills.
• Knowledge of Leica instrumentation, processing software (LSS, Cyclone and Cloudworx) is (desired but not essential).
• Previous knowledge and experience of using MBS software (or similar on‑site data capture software) is desirable but not essential.
• Experienced user of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Revit and use of scan data in a CAD environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Clean driving licence is (desired but not essential).

All About You

• You’re professional, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi‑task with a can‑do attitude.
• You’re highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• You’re flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• You have a passion for the built environment and surveying.

We welcome applicants with language skills and encourage employees to work abroad in our offices across Europe. At the same time, we recruit nationals from Europe to participate in UK training before relocating.

All About Hollis

We’re incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 72 of our current employees started with us on our emerging talent programmes (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 26 years! We currently have 70 graduates, 18 apprentices and 8 placements across our different programmes, so you’ll be in the best hands to learn and evolve. We’re also humbled by our 88% pass rate over the last 12 months, so you’ll be in the best hands to succeed.

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We’re independently‑owned and independently‑minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. Our surveyors collaborate closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis ‘One Team’ approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. This role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.

How will you play your part in the future of real estate?

What kind of difference do you want to make? Your ambitions inspire us, and we’re ready to explore the possibilities with you.

Application Instructions

You Will Be Asked To Answer Three Questions

• Two role specific questions
• One Hollis‑related question

For each question, you may choose to respond with either a written answer or a video.

Each candidate must submit at least one video response, but you can choose which question to answer by video.

Make sure all three questions are answered before submitting your application.

Written responses should be no more than 250 words each.

Video responses should be no longer than 1 minute each.

Good luck!

Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.

We’re a multi‑skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Being friendly and down‑to‑earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee‑owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.

Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.