You should be a forward-thinking student, ideally studying an RICS-accredited degree, with a full UK driving license or in progress, and capable of managing multiple projects.

You will conduct building surveys, manage projects, prepare drawings, handle contract administration, assess dilapidations, diagnose defects, and perform insurance reinstatement valuations.

Construction & Surveying

Architecture & Urban Planning

United Kingdom

London

Life assurance up to 2x salary (increasing at Associate level)

Private health insurance  (Associate level and above)

Up to 4% matched pension scheme (increasing at Associate level)

Lifestyle discounts scheme

Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, such as buying up to five days holidays, critical illness insurance and Denplan, via salary sacrifice.

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Carter Jonas LLP is a leading UK property consultancy.  We are renowned for the quality of our service and expertise of our people.
 
With a network of 33 offices Nationwide, we employ 900 property experts, with 27 equity partners.

We help our clients sell, let, manage and add value to their properties, whether they be residential homes, farms and estates, development land, offices, industrial or retail buildings.

We are Investors in People gold awarded (IIP) and an equal opportunities employer.


Real Estate

Carter Jonas

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           We are hiring building surveyor placement students to join our Building Consultancy team within the firm’s Commercial division on a 12-month fixed term placement beginning Summer/Autunm 2025. This is a varied and interesting role assisting professional building surveyors on servicing a wide range of private, commercial and institutional clients
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           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.
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           <b><br> Main tasks:</b>
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           <li>Building surveys for purchase and lease</li>
           <li>Project management</li>
           <li>Measured surveys</li>
           <li>Preparing drawings and specifications</li>
           <li>Building design and contract administration</li>
           <li>Party walls</li>
           <li>Dilapidations</li>
           <li>Diagnosing building defects such as subsidence damp and rot.</li>
           <li>Insurance Reinstatement valuations</li>
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           <b><br> What will it take to be successful?</b>
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           We are looking for forward thinking students with a can-do attitude, who have the ability to manage multiple project and deal with a variety of work. You will ideally be studying a RICS accredited degree, however, we welcome applications from those studying a non-accredited degree who are looking to pursue a career in Building Surveying. It is essential that you have or are working towards gaining a full UK driving license. Embarking on a placement year offers the potential opportunity for the right candidate to return as a graduate and begin your pathway to becoming a qualified surveyor.
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           <b> We offer you:</b>
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           We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of our commercial business in our offices. You will be provided with regular one to ones and feedback on your development and input into the team. With clear objectives you will truly be able to add value to our team while enjoying real exposure to our expertise.
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           <b> About us:</b>
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           We’re looking for forward-thinking, proactive graduates, interns and placement students to help grow our ever-expanding teams throughout Carter Jonas. Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property. Carter Jonas is proud to offer variety in our roles, and recruit property graduates across our commercial, planning, infrastructure and rural practices - this means you get to choose the path that best matches your interests.
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           Our highly reputable graduate scheme and APC structured training programme will help you achieve a RICS or RTPI qualification and is continuously improved to keep up to date with an ever-changing industry. In addition, our internships are designed to offer you a glimpse into what a career in property is like at Carter Jonas, providing an overview of our multi-disciplinary offices, the work we do, and how we ensure our clients receive the best possible advice and expertise.
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           Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 33 offices across England and Wales, with more than 1,000+ partners and employees.
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           We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded.
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           Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
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           <b><br> Our Values:</b>
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           <li>Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth</li>
           <li>Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable</li>
           <li>Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and our firm</li>
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           <b><br> Application process</b>
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           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 one of our graduate assessment centres between December and February.
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           <b> Application deadline: 8</b><b>th</b><b> November 2024</b>
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             9 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday
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             London Chapel Place
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       <b> Why choose us?</b>
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       <br> We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
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       <br> As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
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       <b><br> About us:</b>
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       <br> Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
      </div>
      <div></div>
      <div>
       <br> Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
      </div>
      <div></div>
      <div>
       <br> We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
      </div>
      <div></div>
      <div>
       <br> Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
      </div>
      <div></div>
      <div>
       <b><br> Our values:</b>
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      <div></div>
      <ul>
       <li>Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth</li>
       <li>Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable</li>
       <li>Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm</li>
      </ul>
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       <br> We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
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       <li>Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives</li>
       <li>People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others</li>
       <li>Business Development &amp; Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values</li>
       <li>Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee</li>
       <li>Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business</li>
       <li>Personal Effectiveness &amp; Productivity<b> </b>- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.</li>
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           We are hiring building surveyor placement students to join our Building Consultancy team within the firm’s Commercial division on a 12-month fixed term placement beginning Summer/Autunm 2025. 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 project and deal with a variety of work. You will ideally be studying a RICS accredited degree, however, we welcome applications from those studying a non-accredited degree who are looking to pursue a career in Building Surveying. It is essential that you have or are working towards gaining a full UK driving license. Embarking on a placement year offers the potential opportunity for the right candidate to return as a graduate and begin your pathway to becoming a qualified surveyor.
          
          
            We offer you:
          
          
           We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of our commercial business in our offices. You will be provided with regular one to ones and feedback on your development and input into the team. With clear objectives you will truly be able to add value to our team while enjoying real exposure to our expertise.
          
          
            About us:
          
          
           We’re looking for forward-thinking, proactive graduates, interns and placement students to help grow our ever-expanding teams throughout Carter Jonas. Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property. Carter Jonas is proud to offer variety in our roles, and recruit property graduates across our commercial, planning, infrastructure and rural practices - this means you get to choose the path that best matches your interests.
          
          
           Our highly reputable graduate scheme and APC structured training programme will help you achieve a RICS or RTPI qualification and is continuously improved to keep up to date with an ever-changing industry. In addition, our internships are designed to offer you a glimpse into what a career in property is like at Carter Jonas, providing an overview of our multi-disciplinary offices, the work we do, and how we ensure our clients receive the best possible advice and expertise.
          
          
           Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 33 offices across England and Wales, with more than 1,000+ partners and employees.
          
          
           We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded.
          
          
           Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
          
          
          
            Our Values:
          
          
           Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
           Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
           Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and our firm
          
          
          
            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 one of our graduate assessment centres between December and February.
          
          
            Application deadline: 8th November 2024
          
         
        
       
      
     
     
     
      
       
        
         
          
           
            
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        Why choose us?
      
      
      
        We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
      
      
      
        As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
      
      
      
        About us:
      
      
      
        Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
      
      
      
        Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
      
      
      
        We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
      
      
      
        Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
      
      
      
        Our values:
      
      
      
       Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
       Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
       Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
      
      
      
        We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
      
      
      
       Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
       People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
       Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
       Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
       Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
       Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
      
     
    
   
  
 



2025 Building Surveying Student Placement

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