Edward Webb, Grosvenor

Edward Webb is a graduate surveyor at Grosvenor, currently undertaking a placement in their residential team. He graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in land management.

How did you become interested in a property career?

My interest in property started at school after hearing positive experiences from friends working in the profession. To ensure I had made the right choice, I spent vacations doing work experience, which gave me a proper insight into various areas of the industry.

Tell us about your day-to-day work as a graduate surveyor

After graduating from Reading University, I joined my current company working on their London estate residential portfolio. My work is primarily residentially based, focusing on leasehold enfranchisement – selling freeholds and lease extensions. A typical week at the moment is spent in central London, getting out of the office most days, either inspecting flats or houses or visiting residential lessees.

I have a lot more responsibility than I had expected and so a highlight for me so far has been completing various freehold and leasehold sales across the estate. I have enjoyed being able to negotiate deals on my own and learning how to deal with problems when they arise.

What next?

I am currently completing the first of two placements before I sit my APC. Later this year, I am moving to the retail development team to be involved in a Liverpool regeneration project. I will be based in London, but visiting Liverpool every week.