Property Surveyor Graduate

Tarmac Trading Limited; Nailsea; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting a Graduate Real Estate Surveyor for the 2027 cohort, based at our Stancombe Office near Bristol. You will join the Land & Natural Resources team and rotate through core areas while supporting land management, development, and disposals to build a solid foundation for your surveying career.

During the two-year programme, you’ll work towards RICS APC accreditation with structured rotations in Asset Management, Strategic Planning and Land Development, under the

Qualifications

• Must have an RICS APC accredited degree.
• Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Estates and Land Development teams in managing land and mineral assets.
• Assist with land acquisition, development and disposal of surplus sites.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet land disposal targets and secure value through planning.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

IT Skills

Education

RICS APC accredited degree

Tools

IT Tools

Job description

Calling all future surveyors! Are you studying surveying or recently graduated and ready to launch your career? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Our Tarmac Land and Natural Resources team are recruiting a Graduate Real Estate Surveyor to join our 2027 Cohort starting in September 2027. The Graduate Programme includes the opportunity to join our Land & Natural Resources Team based out of our Stancombe Office near Bristol.

What you'll be doing

It is important for us to ensure the land we own, a national land portfolio totalling over 100,000 acres is managed responsibly, sustainably restored and maintained or redeveloped for the benefit of our business, local people, biodiversity and the communities in which we operate in. Working as a graduate in our Land and Natural Resources team will see you playing a key role in the future sustainability of our business.

As a Graduate Real Estate Surveyor, you'll support the Estates and Land Development team in managing and developing Tarmac's diverse property portfolio. Your role will involve?:

• Assisting the Head of Estates and Estates, Disposals and Development Managers with land and mineral acquisition, strategic estate management and development and disposal of surplus sites.
• Reviewing the land development portfolio and working closely with Development and Disposals Managers to identify opportunities to enhance the portfolio's value and assisting with the disposal of assets. Working with Development Managers to realise these opportunities by promoting sites and securing value adding planning permissions
• Liaising with a range of internal stakeholders to support the achievement of land disposal targets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Supporting initiatives to enhance rental income and unlock development opportunities.
• Working within planning consents for mineral extraction and associated operations.
• Ensuring compliance with planning permissions, lease agreements, and tenure arrangements.
• Preparing or coordinating and reviewing planning applications, including interpreting specialist consultant reports.
• Building a strong understanding of property ownership, landlord-tenant dynamics, and planning policy frameworks.
• Engaging with key external stakeholders such as local communities, statutory bodies, landlords, and planning authorities.
• Managing relationships with landlords and tenants to maintain positive and productive partnerships.
• Supporting the development and use of Tarmac's Electronic Property Information System.
• Participating in the Graduate Core Skills Development Programme to broaden your business knowledge and professional network.

Your Development

As part of the graduate rotation programme, you'll gain hands-on experience across key areas of Land & Natural Resources (L&NR), including Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Land Development. This structured rotation is designed to give you a well-rounded and practical foundation, helping you build the skills, insight, and confidence needed to launch a successful career in surveying. You'll also receive dedicated support as you work towards your RICS APC accreditation, guided by our Tarmac-led APC Forum.?

During the two year graduate role, you will have the opportunity to rotate around the different charters within L&NR to ensure you build a broad experience across the disciplines. This will include a placement in Asset Management, Strategic Planning and Land Development Teams.

As part of your graduate journey, you'll take part in our?Core Skills Graduate Development Programme- a structured series of modules delivered over two years. This programme is designed to build your business acumen, enhance your soft skills, and create valuable networking opportunities to support your transition into your destination role.?

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in a RICS APC accredited degree
• Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• Problem Solving Skills
• A keen interest in a career within Land & Natural Resources; striving for a sustainable future
• Communication Skills and Competent written skills
• Customer focus understanding
• IT Skills
• Team player & able to work independently
• Hybrid working available- giving you the flexibility to learn and contribute both on-site and remotely.

Why Choose Tarmac?

This is where talent meets opportunity- ignite your potential!

At Tarmac, we believe in building more than just roads and infrastructure

we build careers. As the UK's largest construction materials company, we offer exciting early career opportunities that fit your lifestyle, whether you're on-site, in the office, or a mix of both. Join us to earn, learn, and grow while helping shape a more sustainable future. We're committed to your development and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you.

Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development

Training and development tailored to your goals