London Sandwich Student - Building Surveying (12-month Placement, 2026 Intake)

Overview

12‑month Building Surveying placement supporting surveys, reporting & project tasks

Key Responsibilities

• contract admin
• info management
• report drafting
• site inspections
• safety compliance
• dilapidation support

Tasks

-Contract administration and project monitoring. Assist with scopes/specifications, tender documentation and analysis; track programme/cost/quality; take minutes; support snagging and handover activities. -Information management and digital tools. Maintain organised files and trackers; mark up drawings and specifications; use MS Office; exposure to CAD/Bluebeam is advantageous. -Reporting and deliverables. Draft sections of survey reports, schedules of condition, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and reinstatement cost assessments; check accuracy and help issue to agreed deadlines. -Site inspections and surveys. Assist with inspections; record measurements, photographs and defect notes; support building pathology and technical due diligence; highlight ESG/life-cycle considerations to the lead surveyor. -Site inspections and surveys. Assist inspections nationwide. Record measurements, photographs and defect notes, support building pathology and technical due diligence, and highlight ESG and life-cycle considerations to the lead surveyor. -Landlord and tenant matters. Provide support on Licences to Alter and related approvals, including technical reviews and information coordination. -Health, safety and compliance. Follow CDM 2015 and company procedures; contribute to risk assessments and method statements; uphold site standards. -Dilapidations support. Help compile evidence, maintain trackers and prepare draft schedules under supervision; observe negotiations. -Learning and development. Participate in the Emerging Talent Programme; keep an experience log aligned to Assessment of Professional Competence (APC); seek feedback and engage in CPD activities set by the Training & Development team.

Requirements

• rics degree
• gcse english
• gcse maths
• microsoft office
• cad/bluebeam
• time management

What You Bring

-Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and an analytical mindset with sound numeracy. -GCSEs English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent). -Right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme beginning September 2026. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. -Degree 2:2 or above. It is essential that an applicant already has or is working towards the completion of a RICS-accredited BSc/MSc in Building Surveying (completed or completing this academic year), or a RICS-accredited masters conversion course. -Relevant industry experience (e.g., placement, internship, site work) is desirable but not essential. -Willingness to travel within the UK; a full UK driving licence is desirable. -Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CAD/Bluebeam/Microsoft Project is advantageous. -Prioritisation and time management skills to successfully balance competing priorities and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

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About Colliers

-A global leader in real estate and infrastructure, evolving from regional roots. -Diversifies services across real estate, engineering, and investment management. -Handles high-value transactions and manages large-scale infrastructure projects. -Offers comprehensive advisory and consulting services globally.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided; candidates must have right to work in the uk