Graduate
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 24-month graduate programme in Commercial Real Estate, leading to RICS APC qualification.
- Starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per year, plus benefits.
- Opportunity to rotate through Valuations, Capital Markets, or Leasing teams.
- Applications close on 25th October 2026, with a September 2027 start date.
About the Role
Commercial Real Estate Graduate Programme
This is a 24-month programme focused on providing a breadth of experience in the heart of the real estate industry, with a structured path towards completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Core Business Areas
The programme centres on three specialist areas:
- Valuations: Providing independent assessments of commercial property, developing technical grounding in valuation methodology, interpreting market evidence, and supporting valuation reports. This includes advising on business rates liability and challenging assessments.
- Capital Markets: Advising on the acquisition and disposal of commercial real estate assets, gaining experience in investment transactions, deal analysis, market research, and supporting high-value transactions.
- Leasing: Advising landlords and occupiers on the leasing lifecycle, developing commercial acumen and client relationship skills. Activities include property inspections, preparing marketing materials, drafting terms, and advising occupier clients on their real estate requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Attend client meetings and present findings.
- Participate in regular training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Utilise industry-specific software and real estate analytics tools.
- Conduct market research.
- Inspect and measure properties and undertake viewings.
- Draft schedules and reports and prepare sales particulars.
- Meet deadlines.
- Be office-based.
- Work additional hours from time to time as required.
What You’ll Need
- A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate & the built environment.
- Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management.
- Permission to work in the UK by the start of employment.
- For Cognate students: A RICS accredited degree or a RICS accredited masters conversion course (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum).
- For Non-Cognate students: Any degree discipline is welcome (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum).
- Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- A valid driving license (regional offices only) - desired.
Benefits
- Dedicated learning and development team.
- Employee discounts.
- 25 days holiday + 2 faith days.
- Private health care.
- Yearly salary reviews and discretionary bonus.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 25th October 2026
- Start Date: September 2027