Graduate Surveyor, Office & Labs in Cambridge

Do you have what it takes to join our Commercial, Office & Labs team?

Job Description

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Graduate Surveyor to join our growing Office & Labs team in September 2027. Based at our Head Office in Cambridge, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a diverse portfolio while working alongside industry‑leading experts and building the foundations of a successful surveying career.

Bidwells' Commercial Division is a market leader across the Oxford‑Cambridge Arc and the UK's thriving Science & Technology sector. With offices in Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes and Norwich, we advise some of the country's most innovative occupiers, investors, developers and landowners across the South East and East of England.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of commercial agency instructions, supporting clients with the sale, acquisition and letting of properties.
• Advising clients on property transactions, providing commercially focused recommendations and market insights.
• Preparing marketing materials and overseeing the promotion of available properties, including the negotiation of transaction terms.
• Supporting and managing commercial development projects, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and identifying new opportunities.
• Promoting the firm's services and contributing to business development activities, including winning new instructions.
• Developing and maintaining expert knowledge of the local commercial property market to provide high‑quality advice whilst identifying opportunities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across agency, consultancy and valuation teams to deliver integrated client solutions and development appraisals.

Goals and Achievements

As a Graduate Surveyor, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of projects while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll develop your technical expertise, build client relationships, contribute to project delivery and work towards achieving RICS Chartered status.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance and tailored support to help you work towards your RICS APC, where our strong first‑time pass rate speaks for itself.

You’ll also join our two‑year graduate development program, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 2:1 in a RICS‑accredited cognate degree or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with a good level of skill in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work on own proactive initiative.
• Willingness to learn new skills and systems along with good administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Good team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Full UK Driving license & access to a vehicle.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‑owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long‑term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.

In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose‑driven business.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work‑Life Balance: We value your well‑being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and belong. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Right to Work in the UK

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment.

Bidwells are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.

Use of AI

Here at Bidwells, we don’t use AI to screen your application. A member of our Talent team will review it personally, because we believe recruitment is about people, not algorithms.

As for your application, we know AI can be a great tool, but please don’t let it do all the talking. Use AI to help you prepare if you would like, but make sure your application is authentic and reflects you. We want to hear your voice, your experience and what makes you, you.

Selection Process & Key Dates

We're committed to providing a fair and engaging recruitment experience. Below is an outline of our selection process and indicative timelines.

• Online Aptitude Test: Following our initial application review, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online aptitude test. Invitations are expected to be issued on or around 6th November.
• Stage 1 Interview (Microsoft Teams): Candidates who successfully complete the aptitude test will be invited to a 15‑minute virtual interview with our Early Careers lead. These interviews will take place between 23rd November and 4th December.
• Final Interview & Assessment Centre: Successful candidates will then be invited to attend our final interview and assessment centre on Friday 11th December. This stage provides an opportunity for you to learn more about Bidwells, meet members of the team and demonstrate your skills through a series of activities and interviews.
• Keeping You Updated: We aim to communicate outcomes as quickly as possible after each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.

Our Graduate vacancies are due to close on Saturday 31st October 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.