Are you currently studying towards a degree in Surveying, Real Estate, Property Management or Law? Looking for practical experience that will strengthen your CV and help shape your future career?
Our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to spend eight weeks working alongside experienced property professionals, gaining valuable insight into how a major public sector organisation manages its property portfolio and delivers regeneration across the region.
You’ll be part of our Property & Strategic Assets Team, supporting live projects, developing professional skills, and contributing to meaningful work that makes a difference across the West Midlands.
What you’ll be doing
- Review leases, licences and other property documents to extract and record key information.
- Support the implementation of a new Property Asset Management System.
- Assist surveyors with a variety of property and asset management activities.
- Help maintain accurate property records, databases and documentation.
- Support meetings, workshops and team activities.
- Respond to routine enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders.
- Develop your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through real work experience.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation while building your professional network.
What we’re looking for
We’re interested in motivated students who are:
- Currently studying towards a degree in Surveying or Law.
- Curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Organised, accurate and detail-focused.
- Comfortable working with information and analysing data.
- Strong communicators with good written and verbal skills.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to manage their time effectively and prioritise tasks.
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience in a professional property environment.
- Exposure to property asset management, legal documentation and public sector delivery.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced surveyors and property professionals.
- Development of key workplace skills including communication, teamwork, organisation and stakeholder management.
- A valuable addition to your CV ahead of your final year and future graduate opportunities.
Location
The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
Salary and benefits
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
- Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
- 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
- EV car benefit scheme.
- Healthcare plans.
- Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
- An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
- 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
- Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
- Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.
- Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
- Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.
Why join WMCA?
WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.
We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it’s needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people’s lives, every day.
Our values and behaviours
Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.
- Collaborative - We work as one organisation, building trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and customers to create the biggest impact for our region.
- Driven - Focussed on impact - leading with clarity, care and courage to deliver meaningful results for the West Midlands.
- Inclusive - Every voice matters - we create belonging, fairness and psychological safety so everyone can thrive.
- Innovative - We think future and act smarter - embracing curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement to shape the future.
