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    We're looking for Graduate Development Surveyor to join our property team based in London.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

    What will you be responsible for?

    Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. 

    As a Graduate Development Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, management, and delivery of property development projects. You will work closely with experienced surveyors and project managers, gaining practical knowledge and developing the skills needed to succeed.

    This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to kickstart their career in development surveying. Your day to day will include:

    • Assist in the feasibility studies and appraisals for potential development projects, including site assessments, market analysis, and financial modelling.
    • Support the acquisition of development sites, including conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and coordinating with legal teams.
    • Participate in the planning and design stages of projects, working with architects, planners, and other consultants to ensure developments meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
    • Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and manage the planning process through to approval.

    How does the graduate scheme work?

    When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

    You can find more details about our schemes here.

    Benefits for you

    • Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
    • Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
    • Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
    • Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

    What are we looking for?

    We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Real Estate, Property Development or a related field The role of Graduate Development Surveyor is great for you if:

    • Strong interest in property development and a passion for building a career in the industry.
    • Basic understanding of the property development process, including planning, design, construction, and financial analysis.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess the viability of development projects.

    • Must hold Full UK Drivers Licence

    Please note that for certain positions, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of the recruitment process.

    Rewards and benefits

    We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

    Recruitment timeline

    • October 2024: Initial applications
    • November 2024: Application reviews
    • January 2025 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

    Diversity and inclusion

    Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

    We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution!