Offering RICS qualification for September 2026 intake
Each year, we select graduates that we believe have the potential to excel at Whirledge & Nott. Applications are now open for ambitious graduates seeking a career in real estate and rural land for September 2026.
You do not require a RICS accredited degree, but if you have or are predicted a 2:1 or above you are eligible to apply for our graduate apprenticeship scheme. 80% of your working week will be spent working on the job and 20% spent on off-the-job training. As part of your off-the-job training you will attend Harper Adams university to attain a RICS accredited MProf in Rural Estate and Land Management (REALM). You will then go onto complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and qualify as a chartered surveyor.
Benefits:
£25,000 pa plus: workplace pension, company bonus, REALM Mprof and RICS qualification, 20-days holiday + bank holidays, career progression.
In September you will be enrolled onto the Mprof/MSc REALM at Harper Adams university and will attend 12 one week modules and sit assessments over a 2-3 year period. W&N will meet your tuition fees, reasonable accommodation and associated travel.
Whirledge & Nott is a regional firm of chartered surveyors currently with 10 Directors/Associate Directors and 31 employees across two offices. Established in 1988, we are leading property consultants in Essex, maintaining high professional standards and offering specialist advice to owners and occupiers of land and property. We specialise in the following areas:
* Land Development Land and estate agency Rural property advice Planning Property and estate management Letting commercial and residential buildings Valuations Infrastructure projects Renewable projects Environmental schemes and biodiversity net gain Dispute resolution
Embarking on a career as a surveyor with Whirledge & Nott ensures an exceptional professional journey filled with excellent opportunities. You will work closely with our directors, who are experts in their respective fields. You will receive guidance and support through the APC qualification from a designated mentor to help you achieve your chosen competencies and qualify as a chartered surveyor. You will also be paired with a graduate ‘buddy’ to further support your professional growth.
Whirledge & Nott offer the following APC sector pathways:
* Commercial real estate Planning and development Rural
Whirledge & Nott:
* competitive rates of pay; provide you with outstanding structured training in a friendly and supportive working environment; meet the cost of your REALM Mprof; pay your RICS fees and for you to attend relevant training courses; and offer a genuine career progression pathway.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply please send your CV, together with a formal letter of application outlining your career aspirations to Caroline Homewood at c.homewood@whirledgeandnott.co.uk quoting reference: AG5539/Graduateapprentice2026.
Deadline for applications: Monday 8th December 2025