Apprentice Surveyor Review
at CBRE Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am an Apprentice Commercial Surveyor on a 4–5 year programme, combining an undergraduate degree in Real Estate with the University of the Built Environment alongside progression towards professional chartership with the RICS. The scheme is rotational in structure, with four annual rotations across different teams to build a broad foundation of experience. To date, I have completed rotations in Property Management and Industrial Agency and am currently working within the Operational Real Estate team. After gaining a solid base understanding in each rotation, I am encouraged to take on increasing responsibility, managing my own instructions with appropriate oversight and support from the wider team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am constantly learning and work along side industry professionals who support my career development. Alongside day-to-day skills relating to each role, i have also developed my professionalism, confidence, analytical skills, communication skills, time management, independence, and attention to detail.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured but also gives you the independence to think about your own career path, and find what you enjoy more long term.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support when balancing university studies with work and social commitments. Encouraged to ask lots of questions and there is no expectation to know about surveying when you first start
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Socialising is encouraged and there are lots of events for young professionals including sporting events and charity events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CBRE Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well structured next generation programme where you will receive extensive support from those around you and you are encouraged to take responsibility of your own career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CBRE Group?
learn about the company, try get work experience, reach out to next gen employees at CBRE
