Graduate Surveyor

Start your surveying career with broad, hands-on property experience We are looking for a graduate surveyor on behalf of a long-established, family-run property company with roots dating back to 1963. They own and manage a varied portfolio of residential and commercial properties across the UK and are now looking for a recent graduate to join their close-knit team in Goudhurst, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical experience across the property lifecycle while receiving structured support towards RICS chartered status. Unlike a narrowly defined graduate role, this position offers exposure to estate and asset management, lease advisory, valuation, lettings, acquisitions, disposals, refurbishment, development and compliance.

You will work closely with our Property Director and senior decision-makers, taking on meaningful responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop. The role You will help manage a commercial and residential property portfolio so, your work will include: Assisting with rent reviews, lease renewals, surrenders and lease re-gears.

Maintaining lease schedules, tenant records and property information. Researching potential acquisitions and supporting property disposals. Gathering comparable evidence and market data for appraisals and internal valuations.

Supporting commercial and residential lettings and sales. Liaising with agents, solicitors, architects, planning consultants, contractors and other property professionals. Helping negotiate heads of terms and supporting transaction documentation.

Assisting with refurbishment and redevelopment projects, including specifications, tenders and contractor coordination. Monitoring project progress, budgets and health and safety records. Supporting planning applications and development work.

Assisting with dilapidations matters and liaising with external building surveyors. Working with residential managing agents to help maintain management and compliance standards. Contributing to other property and business initiatives within a small, multidisciplinary team.

About you You should have: An RICS-accredited degree in one of the following degrees; Real Estate; Estate Management; Property Management; Real Estate Management and Valuation Planning and development Planning and Property Development; Property Development; Planning and Development A genuine commitment to completing the RICS APC.

Strong analytical and numerical abilities. Commercial awareness and an interest in the property market. A full UK driving licence. Previous property experience through an internship, placement year or part-time role would be helpful but is not essential.

Familiarity with commercial leases, valuation, planning, construction or project coordination would also be advantageous. We welcome applications from recent graduates and final-year students who will have completed their degree before joining.

What we offer Full funding and structured support for your RICS APC. Funded CPD and annual professional membership fees. Broad experience across commercial and residential property. Direct access to experienced senior decision-makers.

Full training across all areas of the position. Benenden Healthcare for you and your immediate family. 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays. An additional day's leave for your birthday. Generous employer pension contributions.

Reimbursement of business mileage and relevant expenses. With interviews available from Monday 26th October, s alary is a highly competitive £25k to £30k, plus car, plus full package.

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