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Manchester Sandwich Student - Building Surveying (12-month Placement, 2026 Intake)
Colliers
Global diversified professional services & investment management firm in real estate, engineering, and capital markets.
12‑month Building Surveying placement supporting inspections, reporting & project tasks
9d ago
Entry-level
Internship
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
22,940 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Corporate Facilities
Investment Services
Landlord Representation
Tenant Representation
Project Management
Urban Planning
Property Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
site inspections
report drafting
contract admin
info management
health safety
dilapidations
Dilapidations support. Help compile evidence, maintain trackers and prepare draft schedules under supervision; observe negotiations.
Landlord and tenant matters. Provide support on Licences to Alter and related approvals, including technical reviews and information coordination.
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.
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 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.
Contract administration and project monitoring. Assist with scopes/specifications, tender documentation and analysis; track programme/cost/quality; take minutes; support snagging and handover activities.
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.
Information management and digital tools. Maintain organised files and trackers; mark up drawings and specifications; use MS Office; exposure to CAD/Bluebeam is advantageous.
Health, safety and compliance. Follow CDM 2015 and company procedures; contribute to risk assessments and method statements; uphold site standards.
What you bring
rics degree
cad
bluebeam
ms project
communication
time management
GCSEs English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).
Relevant industry experience (e.g., placement, internship, site work) is desirable but not essential.
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.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CAD/Bluebeam/Microsoft Project is advantageous.
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.
Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and an analytical mindset with sound numeracy.
Prioritisation and time management skills to successfully balance competing priorities and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
Willingness to travel within the UK; a full UK driving licence is desirable.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no visa sponsorship is provided; applicants must already have the right to work in the uk.
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