2025 Graduate Scheme - Geomatics Surveyor

What is the opportunity?

The 24-month programme is for graduates wanting to specialise as Land/Measured Building Surveyors. We will support you in gaining the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Our Geomatics team take the built environment to a whole new dimension. Using cutting edge technology, our experts capture spatial data with statistical accuracy that’s correct to 0.2%. Our measured surveys and reports meet the RICS Property Measurement Standard and can be used for the basis for architectural design, as well as data for Building Information Models (BIM).

As a graduate, you will gain experience in a broad range of spatial data capture techniques and given the opportunity to utilise the very latest Land Surveying technology. You'll work within our Building Consultancy Measured Survey team and have opportunities to spend time working in different market sectors.

What will you be doing?

• Conducting land surveys: Using specialised equipment to measure and map land, including boundaries, topography, and features.
• Collecting data: Gathering and recording data related to land and property boundaries, elevation, and geographical features.
• Analysing data: Processing and analysing survey data to create accurate maps, charts, and reports.
• Creating and updating maps: Using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create and update maps and survey drawings.
• Establishing control points: Setting up and maintaining control points to ensure accuracy and consistency in surveys.
• Conducting fieldwork: Going on-site to collect data and measurements using surveying instruments and tools.
• Providing expertise: Offering technical expertise and advice on surveying methods, equipment, and regulations.
• Collaborating with stakeholders: Working closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals to provide accurate survey data for projects.
• Ensuring compliance: Adhering to industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols during surveying activities.
• Maintaining equipment: Calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting surveying instruments and equipment.

What you will need to succeed

• Ideally you will be studying a RICS accredited degree (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum) in a Geospatial Surveying, Mapping or GIS related degree.
• Non-Cognate students from a Geography degree discipline are also welcome to apply (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum).
• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate & the built environment.
• Self-motivated with a talent for verbal and written communication.
• A good team player.
• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• To maximise learning, we ask all of our next generation cohort to be in the office on each of their working days.
• You may from time to time be required to work additional hours as are necessary.

The Application Process

• Online job-focused testing 
• Phone screening
• Assessment Centre (held in December or January)
• Interview

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training, and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. 

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. 

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. 

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. 
 

Disclaimer

Please be aware, from 1st January 2025, CBRE is planning to combine its Project Management business with Turner & Townsend, and it will be a single business entity operating globally.