2027 Building Surveying Placement Student

The Role

We are hiring building surveyor placement students to join our Building Consultancy teams in Cambridge, London and Oxford within the firm’s Commercial division on a 12-month fixed term placement beginning Summer/Autumn 2027.

This is a varied and interesting role assisting professional building surveyors on servicing a wide range of private, commercial and institutional clients.

Sandwich students will be working with partners and experienced surveyors on a day-to-day basis including client contact and will have their own areas of responsibility and opportunities to take forward work.

Main tasks

• Building surveys for purchase and lease
• Project management
• Measured surveys
• Preparing drawings and specifications
• Building design and contract administration
• Party walls
• Dilapidations
• Diagnosing building defects such as subsidence damp and rot.
• Insurance Reinstatement valuations

What will it take to be successful?

• We are looking for forward thinking students with a can-do attitude, who have the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work.
• You will ideally be studying for a RICS accredited Building Surveying degree.
• Previous experience gained through placements, internships or work experience within the property sector will help you stand out.
• Candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with others, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Given the nature of the role and the need to travel to client sites and properties, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Our promise to you

• We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of building surveying in our offices.
• Independence and individual responsibility will develop as candidates gain experience throughout the 3-year Graduate Programme.
• At Carter Jonas, we're committed to supporting graduates and placement students throughout their professional development.
• Those working towards the APC will benefit from a structured training programme designed to develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies and confidence required to achieve chartership.
• Our APC candidates receive support from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, alongside access to workshops, mock assessments, networking opportunities and learning sessions delivered by experienced colleagues from across the business.
• Candidates also benefit from insights and guidance from recently qualified surveyors, helping them navigate the APC process with confidence.
• This collaborative approach ensures candidates are well supported throughout their journey, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work and experiences that contribute towards their professional development.
• APC support and funding are available to those undertaking an eligible RICS-accredited pathway.

Application process

You will be asked to respond to a number of questions about your work experience as well as your motivations and interest in a career in property as well as any extracurricular activities.

We ask you to provide reference contact details, one educational and one employment.

If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview in November/December.

AI use in our recruitment process

At Carter Jonas we support the advancements in technology to help grow our business. However, people remain at the core of who we are, and this is instilled into our recruitment process.

You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process, however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience.

All presented information will be assessed at interview.

Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.