London Graduate Building Surveyor 2026

Overview

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. We are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us: We believe our industry is changing and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work and our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and drive growth. Our Principal-led, privately-owned model offers every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and enables anyone to become a Principal with voting rights.

Responsibilities

• A team player who is also able to lead with humility
• An ability to challenge for the better
• A strong drive for results, with an unwavering focus on the end game
• The desire to adapt to anything, and demonstrate agility when things don’t go to plan
• A passion for building great relationships with external and internal clients
• An ability to look ahead, and to understand the commercial landscape
• A talent for inspiring and energising those around you

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying (RICS-accredited) or a related discipline such as Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Alternatively, a postgraduate conversion MSc in Building Surveying (RICS-accredited) for candidates with a non-cognate degree.
• Genuine interest in working towards RICS chartership (APC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, contractors, and colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT systems and software relevant to building surveying (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Office).

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. We are committed to empowering women and increasing diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerates initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. We are Disability Confident and will provide adjustments to support your application or recruitment process if needed. If you need any information in alternative formats or have special requirements to access our buildings, please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com.

Some roles may be remote and some may be office-based; you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.