Quantity Surveying Apprentice - Manchester (September 2027 Start)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded degree

Support from Early Careers

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Manchester is offering a school leaver programme as a five‑year Quantity Surveying apprenticeship. You will work toward a BSc Real Estate Management and Quantity Surveying with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) while earning a salary.

The programme starts on 6 September 2027, is permanently based in Manchester, and students receive full support from JLL and the university, including online study and on‑the‑job training toward chartered status.

Qualifications

• GCSEs – English and Maths at C/4 or higher.
• A-Levels – 72 UCAS points (3 x D grades).
• Curious mindset with willingness to learn and grow.
• Interest in the property industry and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research market insight and property legislation affecting our work.
• Learn to use property systems/databases for client solutions.
• Build relationships across the business and with clients.
• Draft and deliver work such as service charge budgets and reports.
• Visit properties for inspections or client viewings.
• Participate in regular training for business skills and professional development.

Skills

Curious mindset

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Interest in property

Education

GCSE English & Maths C/4+

A-Levels – 72 UCAS points

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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.

Role: Quantity Surveying Apprentice

Location: Manchester

Start Date: 6th September 2027

Programme Duration: 5 years

Salary: £26,300

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th November at 5pm

What this job involves

Our school leaver programme will provide you with first‑hand experience while working towards a professional qualification. You’ll join us on a 5‑year trainee programme, working towards completing a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management and Quantity Surveying / General Practice Chartered Surveyor status with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Anyone without a degree can join this programme, as we’re focused on training you to becoming a qualified and well‑rounded professional. You will complete a fully funded online bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Real Estate Management and Quantity Surveying with the University of the Built Environment as part of the apprentice programme. You will be fully supported by both JLL and the University throughout your academic journey.

Quantity Surveyors provide expert advice on construction costs, which is why they are also known as Cost Consultants or Cost Managers. Our team ensures that proposed projects are affordable and offer good value for money, so essentially they hold the purse strings of the project.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

You’ll get involved in real work from day one that will help clients achieve their ambitions. The work will vary depending on the team you are in but below are some of what you’ll experience:

• You’ll research and keep up to date with relevant market insight and property legislation that may impact our work
• You’ll learn how to use various property systems/databases so we can collect information that will help us determining the best solution for clients
• You’ll build relationships across our business and clients to ensure we deliver a great service
• You’ll work with your team to draft and deliver work that may involve a variety of work, such as service charge budgets, presentations to clients, and valuation reports
• You’ll visit properties to carry out inspections or conduct client viewings
• You’ll take part in regular training in business skills, technical knowledge, and professional development to support your growth

What you’ll get from us

We know that your unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together. At JLL, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and here are just some of the ways we’ll make that happen.

• 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
• Support from your training provider – They will be teaching the theory behind your role and guiding you to achieving your qualification. This could be through a virtual learning environment, online webinars, workshops, a dedicated Learning Coach
• 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
• Surveying qualification support – You’ll take part in various workshops to build your knowledge and skills for your Chartership assessment. You will be designated a mentor who will support you throughout the programme
• Off‑the‑job training – As an apprentice, you will receive time to study with your training provider, typically one day each week. This time will involve online learning, joining webinars, and completing assignments
• 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 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 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 a 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

Required Skills and Experience

• GCSEs – C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A‑Levels – 72 UCAS points, equivalent of 3 x D grades
• You’ll have a curious mindset so you can learn and grow with us
• You’ll be passionate and eager to contribute your thoughts, create fresh ideas, and challenge yourself to do more than you think you could
• You’ll have an interest in the property industry and how we can shape its future
• You’ll be able to connect with others easily and build strong relationships

Right to work in the UK: You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page

Location: On-site - Greater Manchester, GBR