Building Surveying Real Estate Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in Manchester

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers, and investors on a local, national, and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types. The UK business is headquartered in London, with over 1300 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland.

Our Apprenticeship Programme offers an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to kick-start a career in Building Surveying. Whether you’re passionate about property, interested in client-facing work, or eager to build analytical skills, this programme provides hands-on experience, structured training, and long-term growth. You’ll be working alongside experienced professionals, supporting projects that help shape cities, investments, and communities. This is a full-time role offering hybrid working arrangements, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, development, and real-world learning.

Over the course of the five-year programme, you’ll work towards becoming a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), supported through the RICS-accredited pathway. Training includes:

• A combination of on-the-job learning and structured academic study
• Regular development sessions, workshops, and virtual learning
• Rotations across different teams to gain a well-rounded understanding of the business
• Mentoring from experienced professionals and APC assessors.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm for growing a career in Building Surveying
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and curious mindset
• Minimum of A-levels (or equivalent qualifications).

This role forms part of our 2025 Apprenticeship intake. Candidates must be available to begin the programme in September 2026.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and the office.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with support to progress within the company.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary package based on experience, plus performance-related bonuses, pension, healthcare, and other benefits.
• Collaborative Environment: A dynamic and supportive team environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step-free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history. Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.