Graduate Surveyor Review

My experience has been good - I have learnt a lot and been involved directly in a range of interesting and diverse projects. This has allowed me to develop significantly as a professional.

My main responsibilities include undertaking financial viability assessments, economic impact assessments, contributing to funding applications, and producing technical representations. This involves data collection, synthesis and analysis, valuation, report writing, etc.

I contribute meaningfully to my team through winning work and generating fees. I also contribute by leading team meetings and organising team events.

I feel that the financial remuneration (i.e. base salary and bonus) poorly reflects the level, volume, and quality of work that I undertake.
I feel that the additional perks and benefits offered by the business are not particularly suited to my lifestyle at this current time, and these do not effectively outweigh the poor financial remuneration noted above.

I feel the role is preparing me well as a professional, providing me with a well-rounded skillset and strong exposure to high-level clients and instructions. However, I feel that my current workload is restricting my ability to take advantage of opportunities to build my network outside of CBRE, which would be useful in my future career.

The support I receive is fine. My team and manager are very supportive and offer their time to help me

My work-life balance fluctuates. Overall, it is fine however there are times when I am required to work extensive hours to meet deadlines and achieve fees.
Often team socials are cancelled / rearranged / missed as a result of prioritising work.

Broadly, the culture is good - it is positive and oriented towards being the best in the business. However, sometimes I feel that CBRE's constant growth approach and drive to maximise share value creates a somewhat toxic culture where fees dominate all.

From my understanding they are good, however I have had limited personal exposure to them.

Yes

Broadly, CBRE is a good place to work - it provides opportunities for strong personal and professional development and exposure to large clients and instructions.

The role that I have taken on over the past two years wasn't particularly well described / advertised within the recruitment process, therefore my expectations were limited.