Graduate Building Surveyor

Savills Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Study support

Active Care Committee

Sports and CSR initiatives

Job summary

Savills Ireland is inviting applications for our Building Surveying Graduate Programme in Dublin. You will work alongside Chartered Building Surveyors and Project Managers, gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial property projects while building the technical, professional and commercial skills required to achieve chartership.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team with APC support, structured training and a clear path to MRICS/MSCSI qualification, plus

Qualifications

• Relevant Building Surveying qualification
• Eligible to pursue the APC pathway towards MRICS/MSCSI qualification
• Strong work ethic, curiosity and willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the Irish property market
• Client-focused with excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Numerate, adaptable and detail-oriented
• Energy, enthusiasm and determination to succeed
• Full driving licence preferred
• Demonstrated interest in the property and construction industry and evolving market trends

Responsibilities

• Supporting technical due diligence surveys and reports
• Assisting with condition surveys and building inspections
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
• Assisting in diagnosing building defects and identifying solutions
• Exposure to conservation and heritage property projects
• Supporting Project Management and Contract Administration commissions
• Assisting in the preparation of specifications and technical documentation
• Monitoring project progress and construction quality
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors and project teams
• Exposure to refurbishment, fit‑out and development projects
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations for clients
• Developing an understanding of landlord and tenant matters
• Learning how to provide strategic advice on commercial property assets
• Building strong client relationships through direct project involvement

Skills

Work ethic

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Numerate

Planning & organisation

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Detail-oriented

Energy & determination

Driving licence

Education

Building Surveying qualification

APC eligibility (MRICS/MSCSI)

Job description

We are now accepting applications for our Building Surveying Graduate Programme for our Dublin office.

Savills Building & Project Consultancy is one of Ireland's leading property consultancy teams, providing specialist technical advice across acquisitions, development, ownership, occupation and disposal of property assets. Our clients include investors, developers, landlords and occupiers across a wide range of sectors.

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will work alongside experienced Chartered Building Surveyors and Project Managers, gaining exposure to a diverse range of commercial property projects while building the technical, professional and commercial skills required to achieve chartership.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team where you will gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of surveying and project consultancy instructions, including:

Building Surveying

• Supporting technical due diligence surveys and reports
• Assisting with condition surveys and building inspections
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
• Assisting in diagnosing building defects and identifying solutions
• Exposure to conservation and heritage property projects

Project & Contract Management

• Supporting Project Management and Contract Administration commissions
• Assisting in the preparation of specifications and technical documentation
• Monitoring project progress and construction quality
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors and project teams
• Exposure to refurbishment, fit‑out and development projects
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations for clients
• Developing an understanding of landlord and tenant matters
• Learning how to provide strategic advice on commercial property assets
• Building strong client relationships through direct project involvement

What qualifications, attributes and characteristics define our Graduates?

• Relevant Building Surveying qualification
• Eligible to pursue the APC pathway towards MRICS/MSCSI qualification
• Strong work ethic, curiosity and willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the Irish property market
• Client‑focused with excellent relationship‑building skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Numerate, adaptable and detail‑oriented
• Energy, enthusiasm and determination to succeed
• Full driving licence preferred
• Demonstrated interest in the property and construction industry and evolving market trends

What support and training will you receive as a Savills Graduate?

We are committed to supporting our graduates on their journey to becoming Chartered Surveyors. You will receive:

• Full APC support with an assigned APC Counsellor and APC Supervisor
• Structured APC preparation programme, including mock interviews and coaching
• In‑house CPD masterclasses covering technical and professional competencies
• Training in communication, presentation and client relationship management skills
• Ongoing career development, mentoring and performance feedback
• Exposure to experienced surveyors and project managers working across a broad range of instructions

What benefits can I enjoy as a Savills Graduate?

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, including company days
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Study support and educational assistance
• Active Savills Care Committee
• Sports, social and CSR initiatives

Savills Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

Savills aims to attract, recruit and retain the best people from the widest possible pool of talent. As such, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment for all employees by striving at all times to be an organisation which does not discriminate, values everyone’s talents and abilities and where diversity is positively promoted.