RICS careers guide

Surveying 2016
Your career in land, real estate,
construction and infrastructure

in association with...

rics.org/surveying2016

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Is the world
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Contents
What is RICS?

it means
ALearn about
06AWhat
Ato be chartered 20Athe broad

What is
surveying?

07

CBRE are breaking the mould investing in the NEXT GENERATION

- the future lifeblood of the organisation.

Benefits of RICS

have joined forces to

promote careers in
surveying

09

AThe world's
most sought
after professional
status

You want your APC qualification, thats a given. But CBRE is about a whole world more than that. For a start,
we serve around 85% of the Fortune 100 leading global companies; proof, if you needed it, of the world class
organisation you would be joining.

Chartered
Surveyors
Training Trust

Build your future

AChoose the
Aright path to
qualification for you

12

ASupporting
Ayoung people
in apprenticeships

Summary of the
specialisms

14

AChoose from
A17 different
surveying areas

Construction
focus

your
16ABuild
Afuture in
construction

www.cbre.co.uk/graduates

Property
needs you

24ALeading
Aproperty firms

10

GRADUATES
The CBRE Graduate Scheme is an ideal place to start
your career. With a leading industry professional as
your mentor, youll truly be working with the best.
Whats more, with clients and projects all over the
world, the opportunities to develop your career with us
is huge.

spectrum of property

An introduction
Ato this diverse
profession

People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our people are free to expand their skills and
knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential. We are always looking for new faces to join our
diverse, high-calibre teams. We want people at all levels of knowledge and experience, who think creatively and
collaborate successfully with a team and with clients.

APPRENTICESHIP
CBREs Apprenticeship Scheme and school engagement
programme is helping to bring fresh new talent into
the commercial real estate market. This initiative offers
young people aged 16-24 an accredited route to
becoming a fully qualified Chartered Surveyors.

Property focus

RICS Matrics

The network
28Afor
newly

Welcome to the
world of chartered
surveying
Fancy building an Olympic stadium? Or advising the Bank of England
on subsidies for first time buyers? Perhaps being part of the Disaster
Emergency Committee tasked with rebuilding Haiti following the earthquake?
Or working with the United Nations to ensure global food security?

qualified surveyors

Directory listings

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Aemployers and
course providers

Land focus

planning
42AtoFrom
rural see
how land surveyors
make a difference

Q&A

into
08AInsights
Athe world of
26 surveying
from Sahar
33 Rezazadeh,
William Waller,
Alexandra
38 Fitzpatrick and
Emma-Kate
Ryan

From working out how the world will house a

population heading towards 9 billion people,
to providing housing repair advice to people
affected by flooding, with more people and
evolving lifestyles, were facing new
environments in which to adapt.
At the heart of todays biggest global
construction, infrastructure, land use and
housing provision challenges, is a profession
that doesnt first come to mind, but is the
main artery to their existence chartered
surveyors. Globally, the profession is in high
demand and over 50% of newly qualified
professionals come from outside the UK.
RICS is the most sought after professional
status in land, real estate, construction
and infrastructure and continues to gain
government and market recognition for its
standards across the globe.
This recognition underpins and builds
RICS status as the global standard setter in
the land, real estate, construction and
infrastructure arena.

In turn, this emphasises the value RICS

members, and those working to achieve RICS
status, add to their employers, clients and
society through their skills and expertise. With
this in mind I hope you enjoy reading Surveying
2016 and find the guide useful to help you
understand the diverse world of surveying.

Sean Tompkins
RICS Chief Executive

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What is RICS?
RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional
qualifications and standards in the development and management
of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
Our name promises the consistent delivery
of standards bringing confidence to the
markets we serve.
We accredit 118,000 professionals and
any individual or firm registered with RICS
is subject to our quality assurance. Their
expertise covers property valuation and
management; the costing and leadership
of construction projects; the development
of infrastructure; and the management of
natural resources, such as mining, farms and
woodland. From environmental assessments
and building controls to negotiating land
rights in an emerging economy; if our
members are involved the same professional
standards and ethics apply.
We believe that standards underpin
effective markets. With up to seventy per
cent of the worlds wealth bound up in

land and real estate, our sector is vital to

economic development, helping to underpin
stable, sustainable investment and growth
around the globe.
With offices covering the major political
and financial centres of the world, our
market presence means we are ideally placed
to influence policy and embed standards at
a national level. We also work at a crossgovernmental level, delivering a single,
international standard that will support a
safe and vibrant marketplace in land, real
estate, construction and infrastructure, for
the benefit of all.
We are proud of our reputation and we
guard it fiercely, so clients who work with an
RICS professional can have confidence in
the quality and ethics of the services
they receive.

What is
surveying?

Surveying
is one of the
most exciting and
diverse careers around.

Surveyors are essentially professionals who measure, value, protect

and enhance all the worlds physical assets from the city skyscrapers
to sporting stadiums, forests to festival sites, shopping centres to the
homes we live in.
Surveying is an exciting and diverse career choice that can give you
the opportunity to travel, earn a great salary, work on a vast array of
different projects and have a great work/life balance.
Chartered surveyors are often responsible for co-ordinating entire
projects, which may involve managing other professionals.
Whats more, surveying has an incredibly broad scope. No matter
what youre interested in, youll find your perfect role in one of 17 areas
of professional expertise.

1 2 3 4 5
Variety

Career

Prestige

Legacy

Salary

No two days are

the same: you
could be out on site
meeting clients one
day, travelling to an
international office
the next

No matter where
you are in life, if
youre a school
leaver, university
graduate or thinking
of a career change,
there are clear ways
for you to become a
chartered surveyor

As a chartered
surveyor, your
professional
knowledge and
expertise is relied
upon by the public,
just like a lawyer or
a doctor

See your
achievements realised
in the world around
you, from finishing
the construction of a
stadium, to helping
someone buy their
dream home, to
protecting the
environment

A career as a
chartered surveyor
can see you
earning higher than
average salaries
for example, the
average annual
salary for an RICS
professional is 54k

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SURVEYING 2016 09

Tell us about your pathway into surveying.

Sahar Rezazadeh
Surveyor
Central London Retail
CBRE

Initially I read Political Science as an undergraduate

so the jump to property was perceived to be an
outlandish one. However, my political background
has consistently proven to be a good foundation
for my career. I then undertook an MSc in Real
Estate Management which I opted for as it was
an RICS accredited degree. I was confident
that it would equip me with the qualifying skills
and knowledge to succeed in the industry. I then
embarked on a host of internship opportunities
with local real estate firms as well as the big
players including Savills, Colliers International,
GVA and CBRE who I now work for.

Why did you choose your specialism?

Retail and Leisure Agency is a varied line of
service as I get the opportunity to work with
a broad range of landlords as well as a vast
array of occupiers, from local independents
to the high end international luxury brands.
Correspondence with all of these parties can
be a challenge as we approach each very
differently in tone and offering. I thrive on this
challenge. I also always enjoy learning about
upcoming brands and operators and love playing
my part in nurturing young, new enterprises.

What do you like most about surveying?

Hitting the road. In my role, I rarely get the
opportunity to do this as a lot of the
properties we deal with are within walking
distance in the City Centre. This could be
why I enjoy doing so when the opportunity
arises. It is definitely nice to have days out of
the office, onsite and exploring a new location.

What has been your experience of the

training process?
The structured training programme ensures you
acquire the right experience ahead of the
assessment. It is a stringent process. However,
it is predominantly hands on and assesses
day-to-day working activity in your chosen
competencies with goals to meet throughout,
so you are always improving yourself.

What advice would you give to people

starting out in the surveying industry?
Theres no such thing as a stupid question.
If in doubt ask and ask again. The surveying
profession is regulated by codes and best
practice guides which are excellent. However,
the broad variety of instructions we receive
and the nature of the spaces we may deal with
means that there will always be something out
of the ordinary. Always share your concerns
with your seniors and other colleagues, and
they will be supportive.

Would you recommend a career in surveying?

Absolutely. Surveying is an exciting mix of
commercial activity and social interaction. It
is perfect for young people who are looking
for a more rounded career. For example, I
enjoy working with numbers, however I could
not sit in the office writing reports, analysing
spread sheets and figures day in, day out.
During my experience in valuation, I had the
best of both worlds. I was delivering clients
valuation figures and reports one day and
on another day I was out inspecting a
football ground.

Q&A

Benefits of RICS
As the leading property professional body
setting and enforcing standards, RICS
qualifications provide unparalleled market
confidence. There is global demand for
our professional credentials underpinned by
ethical principles and independent regulation.
Joining RICS not only provides you with
a prestigious professional qualification but
it is also recognised throughout the world
across the land, real estate, construction
and infrastructure sectors - making it a
global passport to career opportunities.
And when you become chartered, your
earning potential substantially increases in
2014/15 the average annual salary of an
RICS professional was 54k.

Status
- prestigious
qualification

Recognition
- global
passport

The first step to becoming chartered

Gaining an RICS accredited degree is the
most accepted way of becoming a chartered
surveyor. However, many people start off
with an associated qualification, such as a
geography degree, and then undertake an
RICS conversion degree.

Achieve RICS status

and become part of
the leading professional
body for land, real
estate, construction
and infrastructure.

What happens after you graduate?

After completing an RICS accredited degree
or diploma youll then need two or three
years work experience before taking your
RICS professional assessment interview
known as the Assessment of Professional
Competence (APC). The APC is to ensure
you are competent to practise as a
chartered surveyor.

Market advantage
- increased
earning potential

Knowledge
- access to RICS
resources

Network
- with fellow
professionals

Top five
benefits
of RICS
status

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Just left
school?

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Y ES

Want to
go to
university?

Y ES

Take an RICS
accredited
degree

APC
min 24 months
structured training

Gain 4 years
experience for
AssocRICS

Associate
assessment

NO

Get a
job in
surveying

On a
vocational
course?
Just left
university?

Y ES

Y ES

Build
your future
No matter where you are in life,
there are routes for you to
become a chartered surveyor.
Follow your route to
qualification here

In or seeking
employment?

Consider
AssocRICS
Hold an RICS
accredited
degree?
Hold a
non-RICS
accredited
degree?

APC
min 12 months
structured training

Get a
job in
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Y ES

Worked
more than
10 years?

Y ES

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less than
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Hold an RICS Y E S non-RICS
accredited
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Take a 1/2 year

RICS accredited
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hours pre APC.

Associate
RICS

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Take a 2-year
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4 years
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experience
Get a
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MRICS

Gain 5 years
relevant
experience

APC with
preliminary
review experience

Earn while you learn

Graham Ford MRICS

Surveyor
Lacy, Scott and Knight

An apprenticeship route is a great, cost-effective

way to start your career in surveying.
The Chartered Surveyors Training Trust (CSTT) is an independent charity
that supports young people who are finding it difficult to start their
surveying career.
RICS works in partnership with the CSTT to help young people become
surveyors via an apprenticeship scheme that counts towards the RICS
Associate qualification (AssocRICS).
As an apprentice, you can learn on the job, build up knowledge and
skills, gain qualifications and earn money, all at the same time.

How it works

If youre aged 16 to 24 and live in England or Wales, and need help

to start your surveying career, you can start working for a surveying
company sourced by CSTT on the apprenticeship scheme for two years.
After registering for the RICS Associate qualification online, you will then
work four days a week, and attend college one day a week to undertake
an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying, which helps you to gain the
following qualifications:
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Surveying
Once youve completed the apprenticeship and two years work
experience, you then take the assessment to qualify as an
RICS Associate. Studying part-time as a CSTT Managed Student
may then lead you on the road to chartered surveyor status.

Further information
email info@cstt.org.uk
or telephone 0207 871 0454
or visit www.cstt.org.uk

My first experience of rural surveying was at 17, when I

undertook two weeks of work experience with Lacy, Scott
and Knight. I enjoyed this experience so much, I knew from
then I wanted to be a rural surveyor.
I went on to study a BSc (Hons) degree at Harper Adams
University in Rural Enterprise and Land Management.
My current role involves a wide range of rural practice
including Agricultural Services, Compensation &
Compulsory Purchase, Estate Management, Farm Agency,
Farm Machinery Auctions, Agricultural Law & Tenancies,
Environmental Schemes, Planning and Valuations.

I really enjoy the variety of work that rural

surveying
can offer. It is the excitement of
not knowing what challenges are ahead via
a telephone call or the next person walking
through the door.

That element of the job is challenging but also excites

me to be able to help clients in a variety of ways. I enjoy
working as an agricultural department at Lacy, Scott
and Knight and also working solely on my own, being
responsible for my own standards and meeting
clients deadlines.
To become chartered was a feeling of absolute relief and
great pride. The moment when I saw the email to say I had
qualified will stick with me forever. I proved to myself that I
am responsible, competent and able to carry out work at a
high standard.
The APC process was tough and I am glad I have come
out successfully on the other side. It has opened an array of
opportunities for my working career which I must continue
to work hard for to achieve.
Following this hard work, it was an honour to achieve
RICS status. It allows me to work in a profession that
expects a high standard.
To become an RICS professional is my biggest
achievement to date.

60 seconds

Why I love my career in 60 seconds

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SURVEYING 2016 13

Andrew Milne MRICS

Senior Surveyor, Asset and
Property Management
Dunlop Heywood
Following a short period of work experience at a property
company in London, I was sure that surveying was a career I
wanted to pursue.
While studying for my A-levels, I looked at two courses
that would offer me a clear route into the profession; Land
Management at Reading University and Estate Management
at Northumbria University. In the end I chose Northumbria
because its course format - which was a three-year sandwich
course - really appealed to me.
The course was excellent, and I definitely benefitted hugely
from taking a course that allowed me hands-on industry
experience. Firstly, it helped me to understand how to put
theory into practice (which certainly improved my results
because I had a deeper understanding of the work), but also,
it exposed me to the variety of the career options and different
specialisms available.
Following graduation, I joined a property company,
Merchant Place, where I spent five years and qualified as a
chartered surveyor, before moving on to Dunlop Heywood.

The profession is a fairly practical one youre

usually
out on site or at an inspection, which
means youre out and about a lot and not always
in an office which is great.

Additionally, the work tends to be extremely sociable. Right

from when you start out on a graduate programme, youre
constantly dealing with a whole range of different people and
professions, from solicitors to contractors, to the businesses
youre working for. Thats certainly one of the benefits of the job.
I would absolutely recommend a career in surveying,
particularly if youre a bit of an all-rounder. There are so many
different avenues into the profession that there is undoubtedly
a route for everyone. My advice to anyone who is interested
in pursuing a career in surveying is to get as much work
experience as possible, whether as an internship or contract
based, to help you get an idea of the specialism that would
suit you best. Its also important to network your contact
base will be your most valuable asset.

14 SURVEYING 2016

Summary
of the
specialisms
Would you like to build stadiums, value
multimillion pound houses or help
protect rainforests? With so many
specialisms the choice is yours.

PROPERTY
Arts & antiques

Working with valuable and curious artefacts,

these surveyors advise the owners on their
value, care, sale and acquisition.

You have an interest in selling valuable

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LAND

Commercial property

Infrastructure

Environment

You fancy getting stuck into negotiating

You enjoy negotiating to get the best

property sales, or advising companies on

their real estate.

outcome for your client and your company.

These surveyors get involved in buying,

selling, valuing, managing and leasing
business premises from major international
banks to local businesses.

The most recognisable surveyors they

value, survey, sell, let, manage and care for
all types of residential property.

You have a keen interest in where

Dispute resolution

Sometimes disagreements happen, so these

surveyors advise on contracts, boundary
disputes and planning, and act as arbitrators
and mediators.

You are skilled in calmly resolving

disagreements.

Facilities management

These surveyors are key to managing the

services that support a business, including
relocation, health and safety, property
management and utilities and services.

Valuing property, land and business assets is

a core skill that plays a vital role in bank
lending, accounting, investment and taxation.

You are interested in the value of any kind

of asset from houses to airports to sports
venues.

Building control

Essential for the design and use of buildings,

these surveyors cover all aspects of building
regulations and health and safety.

with a wide range of people.

Management consultancy

Providing impartial professional advice, these

surveyors strategise for local authorities
development plans or help businesses.

helping others.

Machinery & business assets

From oil refineries to websites, these

surveyors are involved in the valuation and
sale of a companys machinery and assets.

willing to work anywhere in the world.

Gathering, analysing, assessing and

interpreting data about the land, sea and
buildings.

value to assist efficient decision making.

and want to help protect people in the

built environment.

Minerals & waste management

Building surveying

These surveyors build, supervise or restore

structures, from city office blocks and
skyscrapers to home extensions.

Extracting, using and managing of resources

both renewable and non-renewable and
disposing of related waste.

Youre interested in raw materials, their

source, extraction and how they are utilised.

You like to get under the skin of

Project management

From small building sites to a vast sports arena,

these surveyors maximise efficiency, economy,
communication and a projects success.

Rural

Managing and developing a range of rural

assets, both natural and physical and
contributing to a vibrant rural economy
and environment.

You have an interest in the countryside,

You have leadership skills and keep cool

Quantity surveying & construction

These surveyors are involved in the financial

management of construction, using their
strong analytical and communication skills to
get the best value.

You have strong financial skills and fancy

You have a good head for figures, and are

Geomatics

You have a passion for data and adding

under pressure.

You enjoy problem solving and

positive impact on, the environment.

You are a stickler for rules and codes,

building projects.

You are organised and enjoy working

people live.

Valuation

Assessing, monitoring and managing the

development and use of both land and
buildings from an environmental perspective.

Youre interested in, and want to make a

objects, such as antiques or modern art.

Residential property

Whether it is rail or road, bridges

or broadband, electricity or energy,
infrastructure surveyors ensure these
projects are run on time and within budget.

splitting your time between the office and

construction sites.

its assets and how it is managed.

Planning & development

Engaging in the planning and development

process to assist and promote the delivery
of sustainable places.

Youre interested in contributing to the

development of the places created for
people to live, work and play.

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Construction focus
Whether you are interested in designing and managing buildings,
delivering development projects or cost and commercial management
there are plenty of opportunities in the construction sector.

In an increasingly virtual economy,

surveying is one of the few remaining
tangible, hands on professions.

Quantity surveying

Building surveying

Project management

A key area in the construction industry is

quantity surveying. If youre looking for a
career that combines a good commercial
awareness and first class management skills
then welcome to the world of a chartered
quantity surveyor.
As cost consultants and project
procurement specialists, the QSs working
life covers everything from cost and contract
management to advising on procurement
and financial implications of a project. QSs
are involved from the project design to the
completed project and settle financial and
contractual disputes.
Quantity surveyors understand the
economics of construction market trends and
the influences of the sector on a local and
global scale. Wherever construction work is
taking place there will be a need for financial
control. Quantity surveyors meet this need.
New technologies, such as Building
Information Modelling (BIM), are changing
surveying and bringing new exciting
opportunities to the profession says Alan
Muse FRICS, RICS Global Director of Built
Environment Professional Groups.

Building surveyors work on the design and

development of buildings as well as the
restoration and maintenance of existing ones.
This is a diverse field and can include
providing advice on various aspects of
buildings at different stages.
Building surveyors could work on
the design of large, multimillion-pound
structures to modest adaptations and
repairs, and occasionally work on buildings
of architectural or historic importance. They
also may be called upon to give evidence
in court in cases where building regulations
have been breached and as expert witnesses
on building defects and dilapidations.

Engaged by clients to link the supply chain

together which often includes engaging
surveyors from other disciplines.
After all, its the project managers who
effectively control projects in the land,
property and construction industries.
They co-ordinate the whole development
process to maximise efficiency, economy
and communication and ensure that with
their guidance the project is successfully
completed. Project management is a
demanding discipline that requires a broad
range of knowledge, which extends from
technical expertise to the vitally important
soft skills of leadership, negotiating, team
building and communication.

Building control
Now more than ever, building control
is acknowledged as a vital part of the
construction team, the chartered building
control surveyor being a well-respected
figure within the industry. These days
building control is a common global feature.
In virtually all parts of the world there are
building codes to which the construction
industry must adhere. Specialist situations,
such as licensing and safety at sports
grounds, are an additional consideration.

Built Infrastructure
Project and cost management of infrastructure
schemes require specialist, global skills
to ensure delivery within budget and on
programme. From analysing the brief,
stakeholder engagement and understanding
project finance, through cost planning,
procurement, project controls and asset
management, the built infrastructure surveyor
manages the whole project life cycle.
As well as optimising the business case, these
surveyors implement management controls
to accommodate financial and time change.

Richard Owen MRICS

Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Fox Lloyd Jones Ltd
I came to surveying via a
slightly different path to most.
Having finished a Business Management degree,
I soon embarked on a RICS-accredited conversion
course; a Quantity Surveying Master's degree.
As well as studying for my Quantity Surveying
qualification, I also took a graduate position at a
London-based surveying firm.
Having become fully chartered with RICS, Im
now employed by Fox Lloyd Jones Ltd. Drawing
on the skills Ive honed over the past few years, I
act as a consultant on the costing and budgeting
for new building projects. I support clients in
helping them understand how much a planned
project will cost, as well as advising on the
professional team members and connections
needed to deliver the project.
Surveying is the type of career that gives you a
huge range of transferable skills. For instance, my
role involves me using my procurement, financial
and project management skills in order to paint a
clear picture for my clients. Whats more the softer
skills, such as communication and team work, are
required in abundance if a planned project is to be
taken from the page and physically built.

The opportunities in this industry are

endless and are there for those people who
want to work hard to achieve them.

My advice to anyone looking to join the industry

would be to work hard, but also be as proactive as
you possibly can.
We all had to start somewhere and the only
way to get an idea of the breadth of the surveying
industry is to ask those people that are already
working in it.

Why I love my career

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GRADUATES AND UNDERGRADUATES

Mace is an international consultancy and

construction company, offering integrated
services across the full property and infrastructure
life cycle.
Our mission is to shape cities and build
sustainable communities for the future.

Graduate, Industrial Placement (12 months) and

Summer Placement (10 weeks) opportunities are
available in various disciplines. The opportunities most
relevant to Surveying graduates and undergraduates
include:

Construction Management

Project Management (Consultancy)

Project Controls

Quantity Surveying Cost Consultancy (PQS) and

Commercial Management

Whatever career you choose at Mace, you will

leave a lasting legacy helping to deliver challenging
projects that will drive the sustainable growth of cities
across the world. We invest heavily in graduates and
undergraduates to develop the top talent we need to
lead and deliver projects of the future. You will take
on responsibility in live project environments and your
learning will be supported by structured classroom
training and interactive group work. In addition you will
receive a counsellor and support towards MRICS.
In 2014 and 2015 Mace was ranked the top company
for graduates to work for in construction and civil
engineering (The JobCrowd awards 2014 and 2015).
This was based on feedback from our own graduates.

Graduate & placement salary

Competitive
Locations
UK wide with international opportunities possible after
completing the Graduate Programme
How to apply
Visit our website and complete an online application
www.macegroup.com/careers/routes-into-mace

Company Profile

JLL
JLL are a professional services firm specialising in property and
investment management. Our vision is to be the chosen real estate
expert and strategic advisor to the leading owners, occupiers and
investors around the world.
With some of the greatest minds and
brightest talent in real estate we strive to
provide the most quality integrated services
to our clients across the globe to ensure
they maximise the value of property.
With eight graduate schemes, a multitude
of service lines to explore and a wealth of
expertise to absorb, you can discover the
career path thats right for you.

Building for Tomorrow n At JLL we believe

that property can make an important
contribution to the economy, society
and the environment. Our Building for
Tomorrow agenda aims to lead the
industry in helping our clients, staff and the
community build a sustainable future.

Building Pride n At JLL diversity is not just

a strategic priority, its part of our value
system. By recruiting individuals from
different backgrounds we can cultivate a
dynamic workplace where the full potential
of our employees can be unleashed. Our
womens and working parent networks
as well as our BAME and LGBT groups
promote an inclusive environment where
our people can be authentic.
Our Events n As a JLL employee there will
be plenty of great opportunities to get to
know people. We have numerous sports
teams you can join, many charity events
throughout the year including the JLL
Property triathlon and our JLL choir are
always looking for new talent.
Who are we looking for? n We believe our
people are integral to our success in the
industry therefore we require team players,
problem solvers and original thinkers. We
need people who are naturally conceptual
and analytical, who possess enquiring
minds and thrive under pressure.

Our Building for Tomorrow

agenda aims to lead the
industry in helping our clients,
staff and the community build
a sustainable future.

To apply for our schemes go to

www.jll.co.uk/graduates

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5

Property focus
Working in property
can provide great
opportunities to play
a part in every aspect
of the development,
purchase, sale and
management of
property.

A surveyor working in the property sector

can be involved in a wide variety of tasks.
Although many are involved in the
valuation of peoples homes, this is only a
small part of what property surveyors can
do. Their work can include buying, selling
and renting property, negotiating insurance
claims and conducting negotiations
between landlords and tenants, to name a
few examples.
Beyond this planners, developers,
agents, mortgage lenders, professional
advisors (such as valuers), private and
institutional investors and property
managers are just some of the key
professional figures that allow the property
market to operate smoothly.

Residential property aside, one of the

largest professional groups within RICS
is commercial property.
Working with all types of property in
the business sector from small shops to
large corporates in both the public and
private sectors there is a tremendous
variety of activities for the commercial
property surveyor. This can include
everything from the purchase, sale and
letting of commercial property to advising
on corporate real estate and landlord
and tenant issues. Commercial property
surveyors also perform investment
appraisal and performance measurement
and help failing organisations avoid
administration.

Property
shapes our
environment
and with such a
diverse range of
activity and property
around the world, the work
of chartered surveyors is
challenging, ever changing
and full of opportunity.
The property sector employs surveyors
across a wide range of specialisms covering
the following areas:

Agency n providing advice on the acquisition,

development, letting or disposal of property.

Consultancy n advising clients on the best

solutions for their property needs.

Dispute resolution n providing advice and

representation in rent reviews, lease renewals
and planning disputes.

Facilities management n managing issues

relating to buildings, occupiers and services.

Investment n the acquisition and disposal

of property that is bought as an investment.
Property management n the day-to-day
management of property, managing clients
portfolios, finding tenants, arranging repairs
and collecting rent.

Property development n the redevelopment

or refurbishment of existing buildings.

Valuation n assessing the value of property,

land and business assets including arts
and antiques.

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Richard
Coventry MRICS
Principal
Surveyor
Peel Ports Group

My father is involved in property

development, so my interest in the built
environment formed at an early age.
Given this ingrained interest in the
industry, I secured a place at De Montfort
University in Leicester and started a
degree in Business Property
Management. Enrolling on a vocational
degree was a priority as it would equip me
with the right skills to increase my
chances of employment after graduation.
Having completed my degree, I took my
first job in Manchester, where I secured
an Asset Management role for a large
commercial landlord. Whilst there I also
completed my RICS Assessment of
Professional Competence qualification
the successful completion of which
saw me become a chartered surveyor.
After one year in Manchester, I moved
to Liverpool to help grow the regional
business, where I was later offered an
opportunity with Peel Ports Group.
As a Principal Surveyor, my role is to
manage local freehold and leasehold
property assets, together with cost
mitigation for ports across the UK
and Ireland.
The role itself is diverse and sees
me drawing on multiple skills and
knowledge not traditionally associated
with surveying. For instance, the impact
of our customers' wider commercial
requirements, particularly with regard
to shipping and logistics, need to be
considered when developing heads of
terms and drafting lease contracts.

Katie Gibson
MRICS
Surveyor
CKD Galbraith

Once Id finished my A-levels, I applied

to Heriot-Watt on its BSc in Surveying
programme which was accredited by RICS.
Whilst studying I spent two months at a
surveying firm in Belfast, as well as other
work experience roles. I certainly think
that having work experience helped in
getting interviews, particularly given the
tough economic climate we were facing
in 2008.
Once I graduated I had a few job offers,
but chose to join a corporate practice.
After three years in the practice, I was
approached for my current role with CKD
Galbraith and have really enjoyed working
at such a progressive company ever since.
What has been a surprise to me was
that theres much more to the job than
just undertaking the survey and writing
up reports! You need a broad range of
business skills from marketing and
communications to sales and negotiation
skills - theres also a huge amount of
teamwork that needs to take place.

I would absolutely
recommend a career in surveying
to a young person considering
their career options.

There will always be property and

whether the industry changes due to
global or technological demands there
will always be a solid, physical element to
it that needs to be surveyed. The industry
always requires more talent, so there are
certainly lots of opportunities!

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Company Profile

Company Profile

Cushman
& Wakefield
Your future is a big deal to us.
We are one of the worlds top
three commercial real estate
services firms, with 250 offices
in 60 countries worldwide.
All around our international network, we are
delivering cutting-edge multimillion deals
in sectors ranging from retail, transport and
energy to financial services, residential and
media. And our graduates are involved in
almost every single one.
This is the kind of exposure you can
expect on our programme and it will
come quickly. As part of our select intake,
youll complete three rotations where
youll get plenty of early responsibility and
hands-on involvement. This means that

Knight Frank
Knight Frank is the leading, independent, global real estate agency
which provides an integrated residential and commercial offering in
key hubs across the globe.

when you move into a permanent role with

us (which is guaranteed upon successful
completion of the training programme)
youll already be the experienced and
capable professional our clients rely on.
Our ambitious growth strategy will
ensure that there will always be high profile
work on offer. Youll gain professional
qualifications, and international
opportunities will be there for the taking.
And your pathway to partner will be
clearly defined. So youll be able to
set goals, knowing that youll have the
encouragement, support and opportunity
to get to where you want to be.
As you can see, your future will be a
big deal to us. If youre entrepreneurial,
tenacious and ambitious, come and build
your career here.
In 2015 we were awarded a flagship rental review in the
heart of the West End. At 400,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art
space, it was the one of the largest projects of its kind in the
last decade. And one of our graduates helped us secure it.

Youll gain professional

qualifications, and international
opportunities will be there for
the taking.

Contact
To find out more, visit
www.cushmanwakefieldgrads.com

Founded in London more than a century

ago, Knight Frank has grown to become
the worlds largest privately owned property
agency and consultancy. Today we are widely
regarded throughout the world as the firm
of choice for high quality residential and
commercial property. We now have a network
of over 370 offices in more than 55 countries,
employing over 12,000 property professionals.
By recruiting a range of the industrys
best individuals, Knight Frank has built
exceptionally talented teams around the
globe. We are passionate about property,
always aim to be progressive in our thinking
and above all, we are consummately
professional in everything we do. Our culture
nurtures talent and entrepreneurial spirit,
which allows employees at all levels to fulfil
their potential and build successful careers
in the property industry.
Knight Frank is proud to be a founding
partner of the Changing the Face of
Property initiative.

Knight Frank Graduates

Graduates are the life blood of our business.
We place great emphasis on recruiting the
very best and ensuring that our graduates
receive the finest development and training.
Our aim is to provide all graduates with an
outstanding training programme that focuses
on passing the RICS APC or other relevant
real estate accreditations, with the parallel
objective of finding out how an individuals
skills can be best aligned with the firms needs.
Knight Frank offers graduate schemes
across the group within most real estate
specialisms, with opportunities to deal directly
with a broad range of clients and to build an
industry knowledge from day one. We also
offer the opportunity to rotate within our
network to one of our other global offices.
A dedicated team of partners and HR
professionals support graduates throughout
their APC training programme and Knight
Franks excellent success rate is testament
to this support and expert advice.

Exceptional
people go to

KnightFrank.com/Recruitment/Graduates

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04/06/2013 09:40

We place great emphasis on recruiting the very best and ensuring

that our graduates receive the finest development and training.

Contact
To apply for our Global
Graduate scheme, please visit:
www.knightfrank.com/recruitment/
graduates

To apply for our Global Graduate scheme, please visit: www.knightfrank.c

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Changing the
Face of Property

We partner a number of state schools across the UK,

offering students work shadowing and work experience
opportunities enabling them to gain a better
understanding of what a career in property offers.
In addition to well established, successful graduate schemes, each
CTFOP firm is developing its own unique apprentice scheme, to offer an
alternative route into the industry.
We are all totally committed to changing the face of property and
you can learn more about who is involved in our CTFOP initiatives; the
variety of career opportunities and skills you can develop via our website
n www.propertyneedsyou.com
Follow us on Twitter @CTFOProperty and @propertyneedsu

Launched in 2012, Changing the Face of Property

(CTFOP) is the joint initiative of major property
firms working to improve diversity and inclusion
across our industry and introduce property
careers to students from all pathways.

Property Needs You

Since 2014 CTFOP, Pathways to Property*,
RICS and RTPI have worked together as
Property Needs You to raise awareness
of careers and pathways into the industry
and helped students to gain work
experience in property.
*Summer school/work experience programme for state
school Year 12 students.

n www.reading.ac.uk/pathways
-to-property

Why I love my career in 60 seconds

Louis Jacobs
Trainee
Surveyor
DTZ

I joined DTZ at age 17 via the

Chartered Surveyors Training Trust
apprenticeship scheme. I wanted to start
my career in property from an early age and
learning practically in the workplace suited
my personality.
I am halfway through my two year college
course studying maths, technology in the built
environment, property law and property
valuations. Placed with the City Agency Team,
the most interesting part of my job is getting to
interact on a daily basis with clients, colleagues
and other agents in the property market.

Katie Nelson
Trainee
Surveyor
Cushman and
Wakefield

After completing my A-levels in 2013 I joined

the C&W Trainee Surveyor Programme. They
have sponsored me to complete a BSc in
Real Estate at the University of Westminster.
I studied the first two years of the degree full
time and will complete the final two years
part time whilst working in the Account
Management team. I will join the graduate
programme in 2016 and aim to qualify as a
chartered surveyor in 2018.

Remi Akinkunle
Apprentice
JLL

Jessica Neale
Apprentice
Surveyor,
CBRE

Neal Newman
Associate
Valuation
Knight Frank
1.pdf

I found my JLL apprenticeship through the

City of London apprentice scheme as I wanted
to pursue a property career via a path that
would give me a range of opportunities leading
to a recognised qualification.
I joined in 2014 and was placed in the UK
Retail Management Team working alongside
property professionals whilst studying for
Business Admin NVQ Level 3. My department
has given me a real insight into how the
business works and the role of a property
surveyor.

I joined the CBRE apprenticeship scheme

in September 2013 at age 17. Over a 6 year
period I will rotate into 6 different business
lines, and by the end of the programme I will
be a fully qualified chartered surveyor.
I am a member of the CBRE Womens
Network Advisory Board and an activator/
coach for the RFU All Schools programme
promoting the industry to school students.

21/08/2013

Henry Mundell
Apprentice
Savills

11:57

I joined Knight Frank when I was 18 through

the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust
apprenticeship scheme. I attended Kingston
University part time for five years whist
gaining real work experience.
I enrolled for the Assessment of
Professional Competence (APC) to qualify
as a chartered surveyor. I passed my APC
in 2009 and am now an Associate in the
Valuation department.
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After completing my A-levels I gained

an apprenticeship through the Chartered
Surveyors Training Trust with Savills. So far
I have completed a Level 3 BTEC and NVQ
Diploma (Surveying, Property & Maintenance).
I begin my Real Estate Management degree
this September. My first two years have
enabled me to utilise newly learnt skills in real,
practical situations.
Balancing my studies with the day to day
pressures of working life can be tricky but
when I qualify as a chartered surveyor, it will all
have been worth it.

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Tell us a little about your role?

Currently I am seconded into a major tunneling
programme working as a Senior Contract
Administrator for the East Area Contract.
We are currently pre contract so my role so
far involved making preparations for the
imminent post contract landscape, for example
developing processes and procedures.
Once post contract I will be leading a team
of Contract Administrators in managing our
contract with the Main Contractor which will
involve managing the early warning and risk
management process, valuing and managing
change and compensation events, assessing
applications for payment, coordinating
financial reporting and more.
How did you get into your current role?
I have worked in infrastructure for over six
years. I commenced my career with a main
contractor and after three years fancied
moving into the consultancy side so I applied
to join Turner & Townsend. I have been
deployed in a number of client side roles
as part of delivering Turner & Townsends
services to our clients.
How does being RICS qualified help you in
your job?
We all always need to continuously improve
and prove ourselves in every engagement we
undertake but being a chartered surveyor has
provided a level of credibility and recognition
from the off, something which I could build upon.
I would say that being chartered demonstrates
objectively a minimum level of competency
and capability; as well as ensuring that an
individual will act according to the RICS
ethical and professional conduct guidelines.
RICS professionals are bound to operate
ethically and morally in line with RICS guidelines
and have the support network that RICS
provides to lean upon for knowledge sharing.

Q&A

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Search for any RICS accredited degree course in the world at the touch of a button.

What value do commercial managers bring

to infrastructure projects?
Commercial Managers bring value in a number
of ways.
Fundamentally, they are the sector's
"commercial conscience" ensuring that
projects and programmes make commercial
sense and deliver on budget.
In some ways they also oil the wheels of
production by procuring, negotiating and
setting up contracts and subcontracts.
They also administer payments and manage
changing scopes.
Without them there would be no
physical output.
What is the value of chartered surveyors
in infrastructure?
Quite simply, chartered surveyors have
the opportunity to be at the forefront of
driving the sector forward. We can be key
conductors, facilitators, doers and strategists
in this vital sector.

William Waller
MRICS
Associate Director
Turner and Townsend

Find the right course for you.

rics.org/courses

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Why I love my career in 60 seconds

What first attracted you to surveying?

I have had a longstanding interest
in property; spending my childhood
looking at the property sections in
newspapers! Due to my interest in
residential property, I was initially
attracted to a career in agency, which
influenced my decision to study for
a degree in Estate Management at
Northumberland University.
However, after learning more
about planning and regeneration, I
converted to a degree in Planning and
Development Surveying. I am now a
chartered planning and development
surveyor, presently employed as a
Planning Consultant.

RICS Matrics
Whether you are interested in designing and managing buildings,
delivering development projects or cost and commercial management
there are plenty of opportunities in the construction sector.
RICS Matrics has four key aims
and achieves these by using its
unique structure, working
locally, regionally and nationally
within RICS

n Promotion of surveying

as a career

RICS Matrics members are best

placed as grass root volunteers to
support careers activities within schools
and universities.

n Supporting trainee members

along the APC pathways
Trainee surveyors have various
support mechanisms available
to them from online forums to literature.
However RICS Matrics members can share
experiences, join self-help groups and have
1-2-1 sessions within mock interviews.
RICS Matrics offers events, support and
essential advice.

n Career progression by

providing networking
opportunities and skill
development opportunities
It is key for career development to swap
information, ideas and experiences
mainly within a social setting but also
across businesses.

RICS Matrics also provides a respected and

active platform for younger and non-qualified
members to voice their opinions in order to
help shape the future profession of surveying.
Membership of RICS Matrics is free and
the benefits are huge, giving members
the edge to enable them to get ahead of
their competitors.

n Recruiting student members

to a worthwhile organisation
Students can be involved locally
and regionally with RICS Matrics
and benefit from mentoring schemes, access
to literature, support forums and regular
university visits from qualified surveyors
providing advice and career opportunities
within a social environment.

More information
Register your interest via the RICS
Contact Centre on 02476 868555
or email ricsmatrics@rics.org.

How did you first become aware of

RICS Matrics?
Northumbria University has strong
links with RICS. Within the first week of
university the Programme Leader signed
everyone up as RICS Student members
and encouraged us to attend RICS
Matrics events. Since then I have been a
regular attendee, as its a great informal
way of meeting both newer and more
experienced members.

Samantha Curtis
MRICS
Planning and
Development
Cundall

Why would you recommend surveying

as a career?
RICS is well respected worldwide, so
becoming a surveyor opens up so many
opportunities. I am spending some time
working in Sydney from September
2015, and being a chartered surveyor
will help me with the transition from the
UK to Australia.

Surveying, particularly the

planning and development
route, also offers a variety of
challenges. We interact with
different professions and
different sectors, ensuring no
two days are the same, which
helps to keep work interesting
as well as challenging.

How has RICS Matrics benefitted you

and whats been your favourite event
to-date?
I have received great help from RICS
Matrics committee members, which was
instrumental on my journey to becoming
chartered. Through the networking
events, I have also developed some
strong contacts with influential surveyors,
which is benefitting my career.

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University Profile

School of the
Built Environment

SAVA
School of Surveying

Be a part of a world ranked

school.
Our School of the Built Environment
is ranked 4th in the UK and 39th
in the world in the latest QS World
Rankings for Architecture and the Built
Environment. This accolade reflects
our academic excellence, driving
innovation and engagement within the
industry.
Confirming our global leadership,
we employ a research team that are
internationally recognised leaders
in their field. In collaboration with
partners from around the globe, we
conduct influential research that is
widely acknowledged across the built
environment sector.

The SAVA School of Surveying is a new school run by SAVA who have over
a decade of experience training and accrediting surveyors. The school is
dedicated to offering the next generation of surveyors and valuers a way
forward with the new Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.
The level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying
and Valuation is the only existing vocational
route into residential surveying and, since
its launch in June 2014, the SAVA School of
Surveying has enrolled over 100 prospective
surveyors onto the course.
The course offers a complete and
comprehensive learning experience with
a combination of online and face-to-face
training, making it possible to complete
the qualification whilst maintaining full-time
employment. Once qualified, graduates of
the school will receive direct entry into the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at

Associate member level, and will also be

eligible to join the SAVA Scheme to offer the
SAVA Home Condition Survey.
Designed to address the skills shortage
in the surveying industry, this diploma is
available to those with and without industry
experience. Whether youre a tradesman,
a graduate, or simply looking for a career
change, SAVA has an entry route for you.
With expert trainers and a rich industry
heritage, SAVA is committed to ensuring
its graduates emerge from their training as
highly skilled surveyors and valuers who are
both confident and competent in their roles.

Whether youre a tradesman, a graduate,

or simply looking for a career change,
SAVA has an entry route for you.

Take an RICS-accredited
undergraduate or masters degree
Now includes opportunities to study part-time or by distance learning
Looking to progress your
career within the
construction sector?

Contact
To find out more about the Diploma
in Residential Surveying and
Valuation, and how you could
become a surveyor in as little as 18
months, contact the SAVA School of
Surveying on 01908 442158
or email training@nesltd.co.uk.
www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk

The School of the Built Environment

offers undergraduate and
postgraduate qualifications that
are accredited by industry bodies
including the RICS, CIAT and CIOB.
These challenging and intensive
courses have an excellent reputation
with employers. Graduates from
the School have gone on to senior
construction and engineering roles at
organisations including:
Bovis Lend Lease
The Co-Operative Bank
Lancashire County Cricket Club

Liverpool City Council

McAlpine Capital Projects
Serco/Metrolink
South Manchester Primary
NHS Trust
Wates Construction.

Im interested.
What next?

Course title

Start dates

Part-time
option

Distancelearning
option

Accrediting
bodies*

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design & Technology

Sept and Jan

BSc (Hons) Architecture

September

CIAT
RICS

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Sept and Jan

HNC Construction

September

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

Sept and Jan

RICS, CIOB

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Sept and Jan

RICS, CIOB,
ICES, BQSM

BSc (Hons) Property and Real Estate

Sept and Jan

RICS

You can read more about our

courses and apply online. To find
the course that you are interested
in studying, use our handy
course-finder tool:

MSc/PgDip/PgCert BIM and Integrated Design

Sept and Jan

MSc/LLM/PgDip/PgCert Construction Law and Practice

September

RICS

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management

Sept and Jan

RICS, CIOB, APM

MSc/PgDip Project Management in Construction

Sept and Jan

RICS, CIOB, APM

www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder

MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying

Sept and Jan

RICS

MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying (Mechanical and Electrical)

Sept and Jan

RICS

MSc/PgDip Real Estate and Property Management

Sept and Jan

RICS

Postgraduate

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University Profile

University of
Portsmouth
Having offered RICS accredited course provision for more than 40 years,
The School of Civil Engineering and Surveying is an established and
highly regarded RICS Partner University
Our School of Civil Engineering &
Surveying is one of the longest-established
providers of professionally accredited
property and surveying education in the
UK. Being located in the award-winning
Portland Building the school offers
students access to outstanding facilities,
resources and expertise.

Undergraduate study
We offer a three year full-time or a four year
sandwich (with work placement) mode of
study allowing our undergraduate students
to elect their study preference once they
have joined us. We encourage applications
from all academic disciplines to study
towards a career as a chartered surveyor:
BSc (Hons) Property Development
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Postgraduate study
For non-cognate and cognate graduates,
we offer one-year full-time or two-year
part-time Masters courses:
MSc Property Development
MSc Quantity Surveying
MSc Historic Building Conservation
(School of Architecture)
MSc Coastal and Marine Resource
Management (Department of Geography)

What did you study at University?

I read Geography (MA) at the University of St
Andrew, graduating with a 2:1 in 2013. The
modules I chose for this degree concentrated
on the built environment, which included
Environments and Human Behaviour,
Managing Modern Cities and a dissertation
that investigated the urban morphology of
Birmingham over the past century.
In September 2014 I enrolled onto
the Postgraduate degree in Real Estate
Management at Birmingham City University.

Students have the prospect of meaningful,

interesting and well-paid employment
after their studies. The majority will join a
profession that shapes our future, in terms
of the property we provide, where we live
and work, and how we travel. In a world
where environmental issues are becoming
our utmost concern, our students will
be equipped to inuence change in their
respective eld.

The majority will join a profession that shapes our future, in terms of
the property we provide, where we live and work, and how we travel.

How did you get involved in surveying?

I started my JLL career in February 2014 as
an intern in the Birmingham Capital Markets
team. In the period between graduating
University and starting at JLL I moved to
South Africa for four months to work on
a Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, a
somewhat different lifestyle to fast-paced
corporate world Im now accustomed to!

Contact
www.port.ac.uk/propertyandsurveying
023 9284 5566
admissions@port.ac.uk

What does your role involve?

I am currently in the Industrial & Logistics
team where my day to day role can vary
significantly; I am often out the office on
inspections and viewings all day or there have
been days where I am sat at my desk chasing
enquiries and speaking to occupiers as to their
industrial requirements.
I was quickly given a lot of responsibility
with regards to viewings and enquiries; within
a couple of weeks I was showing prospective
tenants around units on my own and dealing
with telephone and email enquiries personally.
What are your interests outside of surveying?
I joined the Staff Liaison Committee at JLL,
who are responsible for charity fundraising
and sponsorship as well as the summer and
winter office parties. Although not a cyclist
myself, I have helped out with the annual JLL
Classic Cycle around Warwickshire with a
support vehicle and also refreshments for the
athletes throughout the ride!

Alexandra Fitzpatrick
Graduate surveyor
JLL

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Directory
listings
These are just some
of the companies and
universities where you
can gain a qualification in
surveying get in touch to
find out more.
Aecom
Where do you see yourself?
If youre ready to go farther and faster as
you develop your career, AECOM gives you
a unique opportunity to plug into our global
network of experience and support. Bring us
your energy and knowledge, and well help
you change the landscape of your future.
For more information, visit
n www.aecom.com/Careers/
Students+and+Graduates

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Bilfinger GVA

CBRE

Colliers International

Deloitte

Gleeds

Bilfinger GVA is one of the

largest and most diverse
multidisciplinary property consultancies in
the UK. With an established presence in
London and all the major regional cities as
well as throughout GVA Worldwide; we are
represented in 21 countries and 128 market
locations. Bilfinger GVAs award winning
graduate programme is one of the best in the
industry. We work closely with professional
bodies to ensure all training and experience
is relevant and challenging, so you will be
supported in the best way possible from
day one.
n www.gva.co.uk/graduates

CBRE, one of the leading

Real Estate firms, are breaking the mould
investing in the Next Generation the future
leaders of the organisation! Imagine learning
from some of the best people in the industry,
with the experience and knowhow that only
comes with years of working in a world
leading company. Thats what youll get on
the CBRE Graduate and Apprenticeship
programmes. Both initiatives offer fresh
new talent the opportunity to expand their
skills and knowledge, to drive their careers
forward and to reach their full potential.
n www.cbre.co.uk/graduates

Colliers International is the

third largest commercial
real estate organisation in the world.
Our Graduate Training Programme
offers access to a structured learning
environment, extensive APC support, and
the opportunity to work with and learn
from talented and experienced property
professionals.
n www.colliersgraduates.com

Deloitte Real Estate

redefines the concept of a full-service real
estate business, offering a breadth of capability
and an innovative approach unequalled in the
market. Our team of over 800 people
combines traditional property services with
financial and business advisory expertise to
deliver integrated solutions on the most
simple assignment to the most complex. We
apply a depth of insight drawn from our
understanding of all industries and sectors to
advise occupiers, lenders, investors and the
public sector on every aspect of real estate in
an increasingly complex world.
n www.deloitte.co.uk/students/realestate

Gleeds is a leading global property and

construction consultancy. Independent and
multi-disciplined, we provide solutions for
every stage of the construction and property
lifecycle. Visit us at gleeds.com or contact our
Recruitment Manager, Jackie Lister to find
out about our career opportunities.
n T: +44 (0)115 977 8000
n E: jackie.lister@gleeds.co.uk

Carter Jonas
Carter Jonas is a national multi-disciplinary
property consultancy with a network of
offices around the UK, each providing a
wide range of property-related services. Our
graduates are our future; at Carter Jonas
we are committed to developing our teams
to ensure we all achieve our potential. Our
ambitious growth plans and our desire to
grow talent mean our graduates are hugely
important to us. In 2016 we are hiring
graduate surveyors across our hub offices;
we enthusiastically support individual
growth, ensuring our graduates successfully
complete their APC.
n www.carterjonas.co.uk/graduates

College of Estate
Management
Established in 1919, the College of Estate
Management remains the leading provider
of vocational training for RICS accredited
degrees.
We are passionate about the student
experience and we enjoy a worldwide
reputation for excellence in teaching.
All of our teaching is provided online,
enabling students to work whilst studying.
n www.cem.ac.uk

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is
one of the worlds top three commercial
real estate services firms. Our globally
recognised training programme is tailored
to your career path. Whichever route you
take, youll be immersed in our business
for two years. Youll take on high-profile
projects developing a broad range of skills
and experience whilst studying for your
professional qualification. Upon successful
completion, therell be a permanent role
waiting for you and clearly defined pathway
to Partner. Every step of the way, well focus
on your development, skills and long-term
goals. Your future is a big deal to us. So start
it now.
n www.cushmanwakefieldgrads.com

EC Harris
The leading global natural and
built asset design & consultancy firm
working in partnership with our clients to
deliver exceptional and sustainable
outcomes through the application of design,
consultancy, engineering, project and
management services. The EC Harris vision
is simply to be leaders in the built asset
consultancy field whilst generating value for
our clients and the community. Our people
are vital to achieving this, so we ensure each
of our employees has all the support they
need to reach their potential. Our goal is to
generate the best possible outcomes for our
clients, our people and the communities in
which we work. As part of ARCADIS, we
have 28,000 employees and generate more
than 3 billion in revenue.
n www.echarris.com/careers

JLL
Property is so much more
than bricks and mortar or steel and glass,
these are the spaces and places where
lives are lived and careers are forged. As a
professional services firm specialising in real
estate, we help companies and individuals
maximise the value of property.
n www.jll.co.uk/graduates

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Knight Frank
Knight Frank is the
worlds largest privately owned property
agency and consultancy. We are widely
regarded throughout the world as the
firm of choice for high quality residential
and commercial property. We run annual
Graduate, Internship and Apprenticeship
schemes. For more information please visit
our website.
n www.knightfrank.com/recruitment/
graduates

Mace
Mace is an international consultancy and
construction company, offering highly
integrated services across the full property
and infrastructure lifecycle. We are
committed to providing talented graduates
and undergraduates with excellent
opportunities to build their careers while
working on some of the most exciting
and challenging projects of the present
and future.
n www.macegroup.com/careers

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NES
(SAVA)

Oxford Brookes
University

Royal Agricultural
University

The SAVA School of Surveying is dedicated

to offering the next generation of surveyors
and valuers a way forward. SAVAs level
6 Diploma in Residential Surveying and
Valuation is the only existing vocational
route into the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors via the Residential Surveying and
Valuation pathway.
n www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk

Oxford Brookes Universitys Faculty of

Technology, Design and Environment has an
international reputation for excellence and
innovation and an ambitious desire to be
recognised as one of the most exciting
places to study in the world. The School of
the Built Environment offers a wide range of
RICS accredited courses, consistently
ranked as outstanding, in planning,
environment, urban design, historic
conservation, development, real estate,
construction, and other related fields.
n www.brookes.ac.uk

Founded in 1845, the Royal

Agricultural University has a long-standing,
global reputation as a leader in land and
property education. The School of Real
Estate and Land Management offers RICS
accredited degrees at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. The career-focused
programmes include Rural Land or Rural
Estate Management, Real Estate and
International Real Estate.
n www.rau.ac.uk

Newcastle University
Our RICS-accredited BSc
and MSc courses offer exciting study and
career pathways to the environmental,
geomatics and water industries. Our city
centre campus gives easy access to one of
Britains favourite student cities sport,
culture and surrounding coast and
countryside make Newcastle a great place
to live and study.
n www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate

Salford University
Plymouth University
Plymouth University offers RICS accredited
degrees in Building Surveying and
Construction Management. Our surveying
degrees consistently achieve the highest
national ratings for student satisfaction
for two reasons. Firstly, our lecturers are
experienced, student-focused professionals
who are expert in their fields. Secondly, all
our surveying degrees are sustainability
themed. As leading professionals now
recognise, sustainability is THE future for
our industry, so while Plymouths degrees
offer an outstanding learning experience,
they also provide our students with the
vital edge they need to propel them to
leading positions in one of the worlds most
exciting industries.
n www.plymouth.ac.uk

Ranked 4th in the UK and

39th in the world for architecture and built
environment, the University of Salford are
global leaders in built environment
education; working with the construction
industry to deliver excellence. Our students
study courses on a full time and part time
basis, and by distance learning, many of
which are accredited by the RICS, CIAT,
CIOB, APM, ICES and BQSM.
n enquiries@salford.ac.uk

Savills
Savills passionately believe its
graduates are future leaders, and
makes a huge investment in them.
Graduates work on their own projects from
day one with expert professionals from
whom they can learn and seek advice.
Individual achievement is rewarded and
Savills looks for bold graduates with
entrepreneurial flair. Graduates choose
experience in up to six departments even
between different APC pathways giving
them maximum business exposure and great
networking opportunities. More than half of
Savills graduate vacancies are for positions
outside London in exciting locations around
the UK. Savills also offers an Apprenticeship
Programme (see Graduate website for details)
n www.savills.co.uk/graduate

Scotland's Rural University

College (SRUC)
SRUC offers an RICS accredited BA (Hons)
Rural Business Management degree
incorporating specialist land management
modules following the RICS Rural Pathway.
This programme is offered at SRUCs
Aberdeen and Edinburgh campuses and is
supported by consultants, researchers, and
lecturers from SRUCs six campuses and
network of rural business support offices
across Scotland. There is an emphasis on
delivery of the RICS specialist modules on
practical field trips using staff from rural
estates and land-based consultants.
n www.sruc.ac.uk/education

The Bartlett
The Bartlett is the UKs largest
multidisciplinary faculty of the built
environment. We offer 16 RICS accredited
courses in a variety of subjects, ranging
from our BSc in Urban Planning, Design
and Management to the innovative MSc in
Sustainable Heritage. Bartlett people are
engaged at the very forefront of their fields,
whether in teaching, professional practice
or research. Together, they constitute a true
powerhouse of thinking, creating and doing.
n www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk

University of
Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth offers three
RICS undergraduate programmes: BSc
(Hons) Property Development, BSc (Hons)
Quantity Surveying and BSc (Hons) Building
Surveying, can be studied as three year
full-time, or four year sandwich courses. For
graduates looking for a career in surveying
we offer Masters studies in MSc Property
Development, MSc in Quantity Surveying,
MSc in Historic Building Conservation
and MSc Coastal and Marine Resource.
Each post-graduate course provides RICS
accreditation and can be studied as a oneyear full-time course or in part-time mode
over two years.
n www.port.ac.uk/propertyandsurveying

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How did you get into surveying?

Emma-Kate Ryan
Graduate quantity
surveyor
Faithful+Gould

I originally studied architecture for three years

at University College Cork, then spent a
year travelling in Australia. I began to realise
that my skill-set was more suited to project
management I consider myself a people
person and I like to lead, collaborate and
get things done. So I returned to studying,
this time at the University of Limerick. My
construction management and engineering
degree gave me a broad overview that
incorporated project management, engineering
and quantity surveying. I was one of four
women on the course, in a cohort of 31.
I spent nine months on placement as a site
engineer in Omagh, County Tyrone, where my
boss suggested Id be good in a consultancy
role. The placement was a useful experience
and convinced me to pursue a career in UK
construction. Id always wanted to move to
London, so in 2014, my final year at university,
I applied for quantity surveyor jobs with UK firms.

Tell us about your current role?

In June 2014 I became a graduate quantity
surveyor in Faithful+Goulds London office.
I was assigned to our 47-strong
infrastructure cost management team,
with a focus on railways.
The Faithful+Gould selection process was
thorough, but the graduate recruitment team
were helpful and accommodating, providing

flights and a hotel, and to me this spoke

volumes about how the business treated
its staff. After a phone interview, I attended
an assessment centre alongside five other
candidates and three of us were offered jobs.
I was delighted to succeed and in June
2014 I became a graduate quantity surveyor
in Faithful+Goulds London office. I was
assigned to our 47-strong infrastructure cost
management team, with a focus on railways.
Although Id not thought much about rail
beforehand, I find it a very interesting area
there are so many new advancements
and technical developments, and I get huge
satisfaction from keeping on top of those.
After a few months, I went on a six-month
secondment to London Underground. This
was great experience, working out of a clients
office and seeing how a client operates, and I
learned a lot.
Back at my Euston Tower base, Im
enjoying contributing to a strategic study of
signalling operations for the Digital Railway.
Were working to develop a solution to unlock
capacity on the Wessex mainline route, and
I love working on estimates that include
such innovations in technology. A lot of our
estimating is theoretical previous examples
dont exist yet. So its challenging and
demands an ability to assess the technical
side. We meet with engineers to improve our
understanding and knowledge.

Established in 1919, The College of Estate

Management remains the leading online provider
of vocational training for the real estate and
construction sectors. Most of our bachelors and
masters degrees are accredited by RICS.

CEM

Whilst our courses have changed over the years, our commitment to our
students remains firm. We are passionate about the student experience and
this is reflected in the outstanding feedback that we receive, year on year, from
our students. We enjoy a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching, and
this ensures that we attract ambitious students from all walks of life. We pride
ourselves on our accessibility, attracting students from non-traditional as well
as traditional academic backgrounds. We are resolute in encouraging widening
participation and encourage applications from non-traditional university students.
We offer a number of bursaries to students who cannot apply for student loans,
and we have emergency financial aid for those who incur difficulties whilst
studying with us.
All of our teaching is provided online, enabling students to work whilst studying,
hence minimising their debt. Our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment
(VLE) allows students to form networks across the globe and to discuss and
deliberate current issues. Our faculty combines academic strength with
practitioner knowledge and understanding, and we are fully committed to teaching
our students.
Employability is now a key factor in students choice of higher education. The
College has a dedicated Careers Adviser who has many years experience in our
sectors. She is available to help students with internships, work experience and job

offers. Our large Alumni Association also provides mentoring of our students, and
job offers are signposted on our VLE. After graduation, alumni are invited to CPD
events and reunions; this encourages our graduates to continue their professional
development and maintain their networks.
Visit our website and take a look at what we can offer you.
Courses:

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
MSc Building Surveying
MSc Construction Management
MSc Quantity Surveying
MSc Real Estate
MBA Construction and Real Estate
Foundation Programme in Construction Practice
Foundation Programme in Surveying Practice

CEM provides and facilitates a realistic and achievable route to

pursuing a career in surveying and becoming a member of RICS.
The decision to enrol was life changing and has enabled me to
progress my career in unfathomable directions.

Q&A

Steve Simms Dip Surv BSc, BSc (Hons) Estate Management

Corporate & Commercial Valuations Surveyor, Santander UK Plc

The College of Estate Management, Whiteknights, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6AW

0800 019 9697

enquires@cem.ac.uk

www.cem.ac.uk

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University Profile

School of the Built Environment

Oxford Brookes University

Learn from some of the best
planning teaching staff in
the country there will be
a diverse range of potential
career opportunities open to
you once you have completed
your course at Brookes.

Our subjects of real estate and

construction have an outstanding
international reputation and offer students
an excellent grounding for their careers.
Our unsurpassed range of undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes is consistently ranked as excellent in student
surveys and independent assessments alike. If you want a
course that will provide you with all the skills and knowledge
necessary to allow you to excel in the construction and property
professions in the UK and abroad, Oxford Brookes University is
the perfect choice.

Brookes students on placement

Clare Heeley, graduate

MSc Spatial Planning

Leading industry figures are regularly engaged as visiting

professors, so our students benefit from genuine, real world
input into their work. Academic teaching is also enhanced by
strong research activities, and our programmes are always at
the leading edge of industrial thinking.
This innovative approach, linked to strong partnerships with
international industry leaders, means our graduates are very
much in demand for rewarding opportunities around the world.

RICS accredited courses

Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)
Real Estate Management BSc (Hons)
Real Estate (International, Commercial or Residential) MSc
Real Estate Investment Finance MSc/PGDip/OBU Certificate
Construction Estate Investment Finance MSc
Project Management in the Built Environment MSc
Construction Project Management MSc
Construction Project Management and BIM
MSc/PGDip/PG Cert (accreditation subject to confirmation)

Planning exhibition at Brookes

Taking a leading international role, our

planning staff are well known top
educators in land development.
We are one of the largest and most diverse planning units in
Europe, and our students benefit from our eminent programmes
in planning, urban design, historic conservation, development
and the environment.
Holding a leading position among educators in this field, our
consistently high ratings in league tables assure our students of
top quality learning; and our broad, future-focused spectrum of
activity prepares our graduates for a wide range of challenging
and fulfilling roles in all landscape development sectors.

RICS accredited courses

One of the key reasons I took the course

was to gain RICS Chartership and the
course was key in delivering this ambition.
I now get bigger and wider projects to
manage which are more strategic in nature.
Abercrombie building: home to the School

Andy Smith, graduate

MSc Project Management in the Built Environment

City and Regional Planning BA (Hons)

City and Regional Planning MPlan
Planning and Property Development BA (Hons)
Environmental Assessment and Management MSc/PG Dip
Historic Conservation MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Spatial Planning MSc / PGDip
Urban Design MA / PG Dip/ PG Cert
Urban Planning: Developing and Transitional Regions
MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Student work, Nick Thorne

Real Estate and

Construction
Tel: +44 (0)1865 483909
rec-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk
Planning
Tel: +44 (0)1865 483573
planning-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk

tde.bz/BrookesRICS

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Surveyors working within the land area comprise a range of

specialists who are experts in all aspects of assessment, monitoring
and management of land and the related environment.
Their expertise enables them to work in a range of
diverse areas for example, the planning and
development of urban and rural locations, mapping
and modelling, environmental management, waste
management, land use and contaminated land,
environmental auditing/assessment and management
of natural and physical assets in the countryside.
Working within the land sector is extremely varied
surveyors working in the land sector could be
advising landowners on a wind turbine scheme,
working with a Local Authority or a developer on
proposed and agreed development schemes,
assessing the financial viability of a development
scheme, mapping boundaries, managing or valuing
rural assets including property and land, managing
landlord and tenant relationships, advising a
landowner on a diversification scheme or monitoring
wildlife conservation areas. And with an ever
increasing focus on sustainability, planning and
development surveyors, for example, can be found
surveying and evaluating the longer-term social and
environmental costs of developing in urban and

rural locations, while balancing these factors against

important market costs and values. Furthermore
environmental concerns such as climate change,
changes in modern farming practices, and the
expansion of towns and cities all pose challenges
for people living and working in communities who
look to surveyors to provide them with professional
advice and expertise.
Many surveyors engaged with land will have an
environmental dimension in their work. Surveyors
in the land area can be also be found undertaking
exciting and adventurous tasks, such as mapping
the land with high-tech laser equipment, or
assessing the safety of mines for extracting
minerals. Equally important is the sensitive disposal
of our waste and efficient use of our resources, and
leaving the environment in a good condition for
future generations. The mapping aspect of surveying
is referred to as Geomatics. Geomatics acts as the
underpinning data of the land and property lifecycle
but also retains a strong element of land law and
boundary expertise.

Land surveyors can

be found undertaking
exciting and
adventurous tasks, such
as mapping the land
with high-tech laser
equipment, or assessing
the safety of mines for
extracting minerals.

60 seconds

Land focus

Hannah Pike MRICS

Rural Surveyor
Knight Frank

I am an Associate in the Valuation &

Consultancy department at Knight Frank
LLP. I have been working for Knight Frank
for 3 years. I specialise in the valuation
of agricultural, equestrian and residential
property mainly in the South West and
Midlands. I act for a range of clients including
farmers, landowners, trusts, banks, institutions
etc. My time is well proportioned between the
office and inspecting properties.
I really enjoy the ability to be out and
about meeting lots of different people from
all over the world and understanding their
property interests. Seeing some of the most
spectacular estate and valuable properties in
the country.

I achieved RICS status, it

wasWhen
a real sense of achievement
having worked towards the qualification from the start of university and
an honour to be part of such a highly
respected global body.
I couldnt do my job without an RICS
qualification!

It gives confidence to the clients knowing

that an RICS professional appreciates
and adheres to the high level of standards
required.
My goal and ambition is working
towards becoming a Partner at Knight
Frank and growing the Valuation and
Consultancy department.

Why I love my career in 60 seconds

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Company Profile

Savills

Colliers
International

Savills UK is a leading global real estate service provider listed on the

London Stock Exchange. The company employs over 30,000 staff and
has 600 offices and associates worldwide, providing trainees with
excellent scope for international experience as their careers develop.
Savills passionately believe their graduates
are future leaders and therefore make
a huge investment in them. Savills
graduates are given responsibility from
day one, in teams who highly value their
contribution and involve them in some
of the worlds most high-profile property
deals and developments. The Savills
Graduate Programme offers the chance
to gain an internationally recognised
Professional qualification.
Graduates are surrounded by expert
professionals from whom they learn and
seek advice. Individual achievement
is rewarded and Savills look for bold
graduates with entrepreneurial flair. The
diversity of Savills services means there
is the flexibility to carve out a fulfilling and
self-tailored career path regardless of
the location.

Colliers International is the third largest commercial real estate

organisation in the world with a global network of 15,800 professionals
working across 485 offices worldwide. In the UK we employ over 700
people in our London and regional offices.

Savills are proud to be The Times Graduate

Employer of Choice for Property for the
ninth year running. Great work life balance,
structured training and a dynamic working
environment are amongst the factors
which see Savills nominated by final
year students as the preferred Property
employer year on year.
We offer roles within Surveying and
Planning, with over half of the Graduate
vacancies for positions outside of London.
Savills offices are in exciting locations
around the UK and we work with highprofile and prestigious clients.
Savills Graduate Scheme 2016 will
open for applications on 1 October 2015
(closing date is dependant on the pathway,
see website for details). Savills also
offers an Apprenticeship Programme (see
Graduate website for details).

The diversity of Savills services means there is

the flexibility to carve out a fulfilling and selftailored career path regardless of the location.

If youve got a passion for property,

our Graduate Training Programme will
provide you with a first class platform from
which to launch your real estate career.
We offer access to a structured learning
environment, extensive APC support, and
the opportunity to work with and learn
from talented and experienced property
professionals. Its an exciting time to be
joining Colliers and you can also expect to
be involved in high profile and interesting
work. We will help, teach and guide you,
but from your first day you will be given
real responsibility to enable you to gain
the practical knowledge and experience
that you will need to qualify as a chartered
surveyor. Our excellent APC pass rate
underlines our commitment to providing the
best possible support for our graduates.
Whilst we are serious about our work
we dont take ourselves too seriously, so
there are always plenty of opportunities

Contact
More information on Savills website
www.savills.co.uk/graduate and find
Savills on Twitter @careersinpropRT

to have fun as well! We pride ourselves

on our friendly culture and energetic
working environment, and we organise a
wide range of regular social, networking,
charity and sporting events throughout
the year to enable you to get to know your
colleagues and clients, and build real lasting
relationships.
Colliers graduates are intelligent,
hardworking, professional and adaptable
people with exceptional communication
and analytical skills. A genuine passion for
property is also essential. If this sounds
like you, Find Your Place at
www.colliersgraduates.com.
The Colliers International Graduate
Training Programme 2016 will be open for
applications from 12 October 2015 to 30
November 2015.

Colliers graduates are intelligent,

hardworking, professional and
adaptable people with exceptional
communication and analytical skills.

Apply
Find Your Place at
www.colliersgraduates.com

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Company Profile

Bilfinger GVA
BSc Geographic Information Science
BSc Surveying and Mapping Science
www.ncl.ac.uk
@nclgeomatics

strongr y
industs
link

Bilfinger GVA has an established

presence across the UK with
headquarters in London and
offices in all the major regional
cities. We not only offer the
UKs largest and most diverse
multidisciplinary property
consultancy, but through GVA
Worldwide, we are represented
in 21 countries and 128
market locations.

training for first time success on the APC.

Graduates will achieve an internationally
recognised professional qualification
all within a friendly and supportive
environment.

Winners in the industry

Bilfinger GVA forms one of the big five UK
property services companies, according
to Property Week's latest annual growth
forecast survey. Our award winning
graduate programme was also ranked
again this year in the Jobcrowd survey
as Top 10 Property & Housebuilding
Companies for graduates to work for and
the Top 100 Companies for graduates to
work for.

Our graduates

Who we are
In July 2014 we merged with Bilfinger
Real Estate, the property advisory
division of engineering and services
giant Bilfinger SE group; a business that
employs 60,000 people globally, providing
industrial, power, building and facilities
capabilities to both the public and private
sectors with a turnover in excess of
6 billion. Bilfinger GVA offers exciting
opportunities for graduates both nationally
and internationally and provides tailored

Bilfinger GVA works closely with the RICS

to ensure all training and experience
is relevant and challenging. We have a
dedicated HR Graduate team, internal
and external training, opportunities in
diverse areas of the business, study
leave and networking opportunities to get
graduates off to the best possible start.
Furthermore, graduates are empowered
with responsibility from day one.
Beginning a career at Bilfinger GVA
enables our graduates to fulfill the dream
of becoming a chartered surveyor within an
organisation thats among the best in the
business. Along the way our graduates will
make friends, build a professional network,
be given the tools to realise their potential
as a commercial real estate professional
and most importantly, have fun!

Graduates will achieve an

internationally recognised
professional qualification
all within a friendly and
supportive environment.

Contact
More information on our Graduate
Programme and other placement
schemes can be found at
www.gva.co.uk/graduates
Email the Graduate Team
graduate.team@gva.co.uk and
follow us on Twitter: GVA_Graduates

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What inspired you to enter the

surveying industry?
I always had an interest in property, as
some members of my family work within
the construction industry. I was very
interested in design, law, science & ICT
whilst at school and after my A-levels
I was either going to study Law, ICT or
Property. I chose the latter, mainly due to
the upturn in the property market in 2006,
and started my RICS accredited BSc
(Hons) in Building Surveying at Kingston
University, London. Unfortunately, in
my final year the recession hit and all
graduate programs had been suspended.
I then worked full time for various
contractors including quantity surveying
for public sector projects around the
South East, until I was able to get a
position in a graduate scheme. I started
with Dron & Wright, Property Consultants
based in Central London, in 2011 and
passed my APC, first time, last year.
Why did you choose your
surveying specialism?
The Building Surveying pathway was a
natural choice following my degree. It
included a great focus on project
management, law, contract administration
and building pathology. The pathway
combined with my exposure at Dron &
Wright, first lead me to assist with projects
then head up my own projects, dilapidations
negotiations and party wall awards.
What has been your greatest
career challenge?
Some of my greatest challenges have
included the refurbishment of 4 blocks of
Victorian flats in Fitzrovia with my APC

Supervisor, then advising our client's

solicitor over their disposal. However one
of my most challenging projects was a
change of use project (from commercial
to high-end residential) in Whitehall.
This included obtaining planning &
listed buildings consent along with
managing the construction project
through to disposal.
It has also been exciting assisting
with the fit-out of four floors at Heron
Tower and acting for the adjoining
owner during the construction of The
Leadenhall Building.
Where do you see yourself in
five years?
I'm very outgoing and personable, so
for me I would be managing a team and
developing key clients. I'm increasingly
being involved with the TMT sector which
I really enjoy. Gaining chartered status
early on in my career can only lead to
increased opportunities during this postrecession recovery.
What one piece of advice would you
give to people starting out in the
surveying industry?

Be personable - being
technical
and detailed is a

great trait to have but I've

learnt that if you can simplify
or graphically show your
advice, when you present your
report or recommendation to
your client then you will have
provided an excellent service.

Martin Smith MRICS

Senior Project Manager
Burofour
You have been involved in increasing
the diversity of RICS; can you explain?
The property industry considerably
lags behind other industries in tackling
diversity, one aspect of which is sexual
orientation. Freehold is a networking
group for the LGBT community which
aims to promote and support diversity
across the property sector. As a
member, and supported by RICS and my
colleagues, I helped plan our first
London Pride this year, which was a
great experience.
I'm proud of our achievements to-date
- increasing awareness and pushing the
business case forward to many of the top
global consultancies.

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Company Profile

Your future as a Carter Jonas graduate

Carter Jonas LLP is a multi-disciplinary property
consultancy with a network of 36 offices across
England and Wales. The firm employs more than
600 partners and staff and advises on all aspects of
commercial, rural and residential property.
OUR GRADUATES
Our brand values are important to us and our graduates must
reflect our values; Approachable we treat every relationship
with respect, integrity and warmth; Effective - we do what we
say we will, we do it well and were accountable; Ambitious we
are ambitious for our clients and our firm.
Our values are threaded through our strategy and day to
day activities and we are ambitious in our aim to support our
graduates through their APC and ensure that together we
achieve outstanding results. We help our graduates to work
diligently to attain membership of RICS, providing a structured
approach, which we continue to develop and improve. Working
with you, we make sure you are provided with the appropriate
training and experience to achieve the required competency
levels. Your professional development will encompass
technical, transferable and professional practice skills. You
will be regularly assessed to ensure you have achieved the full
level of competency for your final assessment. We offer you
our specialist knowledge, a varied and interesting workload,
networking opportunities and paid study leave.
We provide the potential to gain experience through a
rotational route in our larger hub offices, to ensure wide
exposure to different clients and exciting projects.

I HAVE FOUND CARTER JONAS TO BE

A PROFESSIONAL, FUN AND ENJOYABLE
ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO BEGIN MY
SURVEYING CAREER. IT IS IMPORTANT TO
FEEL THAT YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT OF
THOSE AROUND YOU YET THE FREEDOM TO
LEARN FOR YOURSELF AS WELL, I THINK THIS
BALANCE IS HIT AT CARTER JONAS!
- Jack Bygott, Graduate Surveyor

AREAS OF SPECIALISM
Agency, building surveying, commercial property, investment
and property management, planning & development,
residential property, rural property management,
professional services and valuation.
Salary 20-25,000 + benefits
Number of vacancies 20

TO APPLY, VISIT:
WWW.CARTERJONAS.CO.UK/GRADUATES

Heres one
job opportunity
where you could
create 20,000 more
When we advised a public sector client on how to attract investment to
one of the largest commercial real estate sites in the capital, even we
didnt realise quite what a positive impact the project would have. As well
as 1bn of investment, the 300 new businesses moving in are expected to
bring 20,000 new jobs with them. Which is great news for the people in
the area, of course, and a fine example of the difference you can make
as part of the Deloitte team. Join us on one of our work experience
programmes, an industrial placement or after you graduate, and youll
be inspired to gain new skills, gather new insights and make amazing
things happen every day. And while youre helping clients realise their
full potential, well be there to help you do the same.

www.deloitte.co.uk/students
Audit Consulting Risk Advisory
Tax Consulting Financial Advisory Technology

You must be passionate about the property industry,

commercially aware and be focussed on client delivery, able to
exceed client expectations. Together, we have ambitious plans
for an exciting future, working as a team, we will achieve our
goals and growth plans, supporting our business strategy and
going from strength to strength.
We are Investors in People Bronze awarded (IIP) and an equal
opportunities employer.

2015 Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.

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INTO RESIDENTIAL SURVEYING
SUPPORTED BY RICS
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WHERE DO YOU
SEE YOURSELF?
As a project or cost manager with AECOM you
could help deliver the changes our towns and
cities need. Do you fancy a challenge?
We are looking for 500 graduates to join
us this year across the UK and Ireland.
Visit our website to complete a short online
application. Who knows where it will lead.

The SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation

aecom.com/careers

A direct entry route to RICS membership at Associate level

Qualify in as little as 18 months as an alternative to university education
Industry leading trainers with Chartered Surveyor status
Flexible training to fit around your work and life commitments

SAVA has over a decade of experience in the surveying industry and has enrolled over 100 prospective surveyors into the school since

I would recommend the qualification to anyone.

Its a great course; well-structured, presented superbly
and the systems are user friendly.
- Steve Funnell | SAVA Learner

01908 442158

training@nesltd.co.uk

SAVA

School of Surveying
www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk

Graduate project manager, Daniel,

at the Galashiels Transport
Interchange, Scotland.

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University Profile

The Bartlett
RICS Recruit
Matching the right talent
to the right projects
RICS Recruit is the UKs No. 1 built environment job
recruitment board. It gives you unparalleled access
to the surveying and property sectors with almost 1,100
active vacancies in the UK and around the world.
Graduate and Executive hub packed full of knowledge
and guidance to support your career development.
Get access to leading companies who are looking for RICS
members like you who have the right skills and knowledge.
Access RICS Recruit via your smartphone or tablet to
search and apply for jobs.

Find your future job today

ricsrecruit.com
@ricsrecruit

RICS Recruit

ricsrecruit.com

We want to make the world a better place. What do you want to do?
Design better buildings? Plan better cities? Build sustainable communities?
Help meet the challenges of climate change?
Whatever your ambitions for the built
environment, The Bartlett could be a big
step towards them.
Studying here is about the big picture.
Its about excelling at an individual
discipline within the context of many
others, and discovering specialisms,
themes and passions that can take you
where you want to be, wherever you are in
your education or career.
We have 11 schools and sections in the
faculty. Our undergraduate programmes
include architecture, project management,
planning and urban studies. You can study
for a postgraduate degree or doctorate
at any of our schools, and we also offer
a varied programme of professional,
executive education and CPD courses.
Employers in London and across
the world in architecture, planning,
construction and engineering say they
can recognise that way of thinking,
that Bartlettness in a graduate. When
they do, they dont waste any time:
more than 90% of our graduates secure
fulltime employment within six months of
completing their course.

Courses
BSc Urban Planning, Design & Management
BSc Planning and Real Estate
MSc Housing Development
MSc International Planning
MSc International Real Estate and Planning
MSc Mega Infrastructure Planning Appraisal
and Delivery
MSc Sustainable Urbanism
MSc Spatial Planning
MSc Urban Regeneration
MSc Urban Design and City Planning
MSc Facility and Environment Management
MSc Sustainable Heritage
BSc Project Management for Construction
MSc Project and Enterprise Management
MSc Construction Economics and Management
MSc Infrastructure Investment and Finance

The MSc Facility and Environment

Management programme consolidated the
experience I had everything just fell into
place, its such a comprehensive course.
It fast-tracked me in the FM industry. I
was coming in fresh and suddenly I knew
all the important people, Id got this
network of supportive friends.

Jean Hewitt, Consultant and trainer, part time

access advisor at City of London corporation

Contact
The Bartlett
UCL Faculty of the Built Environment
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
+44 (0)20 7679 2000
bartlett.faculty@ucl.ac.uk
www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk

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MSc Environmental Engineering

MSc Flood Risk Management
MSc Hydrogeology and Water Management
MSc Hydrology and Climate Change
www.ncl.ac.uk
@nclceg