Graduate or Placement Building Surveyor

About the role

Hollis, an independent multi-disciplinary real estate consultancy, is looking for ambitious Building Surveyors to join its team, whether as a recent graduate or on a placement year. The role offers early responsibility, support through the APC programme and a clear pathway towards chartership.

Key responsibilities

• Assist on building surveying instructions across commercial property sectors such as office, retail and industrial assets, supporting both professional and project-based work.
• Help deliver services such as schedules of dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, party wall awards, defect diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance reports, fire insurance valuations, disability audits and schedules of condition.
• Support project work where the firm acts as Designer, Contract Administrator, Project Manager or Employer's Agent, and assist with coordinating portfolio instructions.
• Develop client relationship and business development awareness, follow health and safety procedures and take ownership of your own continuous professional development.

Required profile

• RICS accredited degree or MSc in Building Surveying or a closely related subject.
• Interest in the built environment and a desire to develop technical and commercial knowledge.
• Willingness to learn, seek feedback and take ownership of your development.
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, research and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, good organisation and time management, and teamwork.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Structured support through the APC programme and a clear route to chartership.
• Direct exposure to clients, projects and commercial decisions, and collaboration across European offices.
• An employee-owned business model and a culture that welcomes your ideas.