Building Surveying Graduate - Exeter (September 2027 Start) in Devon

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.

Role: Graduate Building Surveyor

Location: Exeter

Start date: 6th September 2027

Programme Duration: 2 to 3 years

Salary: £29,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November at 5pm

What this job involves:

• Join our structured APC programme and work towards becoming a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS).
• Over the course of the 2-3 year programme, you'll gain experience across professional and project work, receive dedicated APC support from experienced Chartered Surveyors, and build the competencies needed for successful chartership.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will be involved in the full breadth of Building Surveying services, including:
• Working with and learning from a team of Chartered Building Surveyors and fantastic wider office network
• Attending client meetings alongside experienced surveyors from the outset
• Visiting properties to complete a wide range of inspections
• Completing desktop research about properties
• Preparing reports following inspections including technical due diligence, defect analysis, planned maintenance programmes and reinstatement cost assessments
• Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of schedules of dilapidations
• Preparing specification of works as part of a competitive tender exercise and analysing the tender returns
• Assisting the Contract Administrator on a wide range of construction projects including site inspections to monitor progress, contractor meetings, valuations and issuing certificates under the contract
• Assisting with the co-ordination of portfolio instructions
• Keeping your knowledge up to date with relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
• Clear career progression beyond chartership

What you’ll get from us:

• Support from us – The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day-to-day.
• Support from your buddy – You’ll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for everyone – No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.
• Surveying qualification support – You’ll take part in various workshops to build your knowledge and skills for your Chartership assessment. You will be designated a mentor who will support you throughout the programme.
• Dress for your day – Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you’re doing.
• Competitive salary – As an accredited Living Wage employer, we are committed to paying you a wage that is fair and competitive to the industry we work in.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays each year – We encourage you to take breaks from work and hope you use this time to recharge regularly throughout the year.
• 2 paid volunteer days each year – We feel it’s important to give back to the communities around us.
• Wide range of employee benefits – You can take advantage of them, which include well-being support and resources, exclusive discounts, pension, private medical healthcare, dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, mortgage advice, and more.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree – Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Surveying that is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• An interest in the property industry and how we can shape its future
• You’ll be confident in communicating verbally and in written format to help with writing reports
• Excellent time management skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced commercial property consultancy
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• A curious mindset so you can learn and grow with us
• A passion to contribute your thoughts, create fresh ideas, and challenge yourself to do more than you think you could

Right to work in the UK: You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme.

If you want to kick start a career where your work is valued, your passion is shared, and your development is supported, then join JLL.

Have a question? We have lots of information on our website and if you can’t find what you’re looking for then feel free to contact our team (EarlyCareersUK@jll.com).