Manchester Building Surveying Graduate Programme (2026 Intake)

Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing strategic solutions to occupiers, developers, and investors at local, national, and international levels. Our services include brokerage sales and leasing, real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing, and research. We operate across core sectors such as office, industrial, retail, and hotel, as well as a range of specialised property types.

Colliers UK is headquartered in London, with over 1,200 professionals across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Join our UK-wide PBC team and contribute to commercial projects of varying size and complexity. As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will deliver defined tasks and small work packages under the guidance of senior colleagues, building the experience required for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and progression to chartered status.

Our strengthened team across the UK has expertise in all areas of Commercial Project and Building Consultancy in our London Office. Our Emerging Talent Training Programme will provide you with a first-class platform from which to launch your career in Building Surveying.

The Programme has been designed to ensure that you are able to demonstrate the required level of knowledge, skills, and behaviours associated with becoming an RICS qualified Building Surveyor.

Main Responsibilities:

• Site inspections and surveys. Attend site with senior surveyors, take measurements and photos, note defects, and help with building investigations and technical due diligence.

• Reporting. Help draft clear reports including building surveys, schedules of condition, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), and insurance reinstatement cost assessments (RCA) using company templates and guidance.
• Dilapidations (end-of-lease repairs). Assist with evidence gathering and draft schedules under supervision; observe negotiations.
• Contract administration and project monitoring. Help scope/specify small works, prepare tender packs, review returns, track cost/quality/programme, take minutes, and support snagging and handover.
• Landlord and tenant matters (Licences to Alter). Check straightforward proposals, keep records up to date, and coordinate approvals with stakeholders.
• Health, safety and compliance. Follow company procedures and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015); contribute to simple risk assessments and method statements; maintain PPE and site standards.
• Information and digital. Keep files and trackers organised; mark up drawings/specs; use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. CAD/Bluebeam experience is a bonus.
• Development. Build evidence towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), attend training and seek feedback towards future chartered status.

Location

This posting is for Manchester.

What you’ll get from us:

• APC costs paid with structured support (counsellor, study time, training, buddy programme)
• Professional training & development from day one.
• 25 days’ annual leave + Birthday Leave. Buy up to 1 extra week and opportunity to swap 2 public holidays for Cultural Days.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan.
• Sports & social clubs including football, netball, cricket, rugby, squash, running, choir, book & baking clubs.
• Employee Resource Groups open to members and allies: Ability Network, Pride & Allies, Celebrating Race, Veterans & Reservists.
• Quarterly HQ mixers.
• 2 paid volunteering days & donation matching.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A proactive team player who takes ownership, seeks feedback and grows with us.
• 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.

Right to work in the UK and employment offer:

We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK. You will be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the recruitment process. Colliers are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Use of AI:

You may use AI tools to draft your application. All answers must be accurate and based on your own experience. We will verify claims at interview and may ask for evidence. Applications containing false, plagiarised, or copied content will be withdrawn from consideration.

If you choose to use AI tools during your application process, please ensure that it is used thoughtfully and responsibly. At Colliers we are tech-enabled and people-centered, this means that we welcome technology in our process while ensuring we understand the individual behind each application

Applications are regularly reviewed, and early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close the job posting before the deadline depending on the volume of applications received.

Apply by 7 November 2025 19:00 (UK time)

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.

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.

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.