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If you’re a Graduate seeking a Building Surveying role where you’ll take on meaningful responsibility from day one, contribute to some of the UK’s most significant science and technology real estate projects and develop your career alongside one of the sector’s leading specialist teams, then we would love to hear from you.
Our successful hire will work closely with an experienced Partner who specialises in delivering complex life science projects across the region. Based at our head office in Cambridge, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-profile laboratory, refurbishment and commercial projects within one of the UK's most innovative science and technology markets.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build their career within a multi-disciplinary property consultancy business where the strategic objective of Building Consultancy is to seek business growth from existing and new markets.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll gain exposure to the full breadth of commercial building surveying, developing technical expertise while building trusted relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious landlords, occupiers and institutional clients.
Your workload will have a particular emphasis on project delivery and contract administration, acting as Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator on refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects ranging from small complex works to multi-million-pound schemes.
Projects are delivered across some of Cambridge’s most recognised innovation campuses, including:
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Cambridge Science Park
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Babraham Research Campus
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Granta Park
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Other leading science, technology and commercial assets throughout Cambridge and the wider Golden Triangle.
Some key duties of the role include:
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Supporting the delivery of client projects, providing regular progress updates to clients and colleagues
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Supporting the Commercial Building Surveying team in delivering a wide range of professional building surveying services, to include design and specification, Dilapidations, Party Wall and Pre-acquisition advice
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Undertaking building inspections, surveys and preparing technical reports to provide meaningful client advice
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Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, property professionals and internal teams
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Supporting the management of project timelines and ensuring work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality standards
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Keeping up to date with building surveying legislation, industry standards, best practice and AI
What you'll achieve
As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of building surveying projects while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll develop your technical expertise, build client relationships, contribute to project delivery, undertake inspections and report writing and work towards achieving RICS Chartered status.
You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance and tailored support to help you work towards your RICS APC, where our strong first-time pass rate speaks for itself.
You'll also join our two-year graduate development program, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen, and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.
About you
Essential
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A relevant and RICS accredited qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent, along with eligibility to APC Building Surveying pathway
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Awareness and understanding of issues affecting the economy and the implications on the Firm and specifically, Building Surveying
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Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications
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Client care skills – good interpersonal communication both verbal and written
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An interest in business development and building client relationships
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Attention to detail
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Team player
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Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
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Some relevant experience in Building Surveying, ideally having started the APC
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Understanding of turnover/income, profit and gross margin
Why Bidwells?
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment.
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.
What else is in it for you?
Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
Comprehensive Benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
