Overview
Manchester Sandwich Student - Building Surveying (12-month Placement, 2026 Intake) at Colliers, Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Join our Project & Building Consultancy team to gain hands-on experience across commercial projects of varying size and complexity. You will support qualified surveyors with inspections, reporting and project tasks under close supervision, building evidence towards RICS competencies and developing core technical and commercial skills. The Emerging Talent Training Programme is designed to help you demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become an RICS qualified Building Surveyor.
Responsibilities
* Site inspections and surveys; assist inspections nationwide; record measurements, photographs and defect notes; support building pathology and technical due diligence; highlight ESG and life-cycle considerations to the lead surveyor.
* Draft sections of survey reports, schedules of condition, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and reinstatement cost assessments; check accuracy and help issue to agreed deadlines.
* Help compile evidence, maintain trackers and prepare draft dilapidations schedules under supervision; observe negotiations.
* Assist with contract administration and project monitoring: scopes/specifications, tender documentation and analysis; track programme/cost/quality; take minutes; support snagging and handover activities.
* Provide support on Licences to Alter and related approvals, including technical reviews and information coordination.
* Follow CDM 2015 and company procedures; contribute to risk assessments and method statements; uphold site standards.
* Maintain organised files and trackers; mark up drawings and specifications; use MS Office; exposure to CAD/Bluebeam is advantageous.
* Participate in the Emerging Talent Programme; keep an experience log aligned to Assessment of Professional Competence (APC); seek feedback and engage in CPD activities as directed by Training & Development.
Qualifications
* Degree 2:2 or above. Must have or be working towards a RICS-accredited BSc/MSc in Building Surveying (completed or completing this academic year), or a RICS-accredited masters conversion course.
* GCSEs English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).
* Right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme beginning September 2026. Visa sponsorship is not provided.
* Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and numeracy.
* Strong prioritisation and time management skills to balance competing priorities.
* Proactive team player who takes ownership, seeks feedback and grows with us.
* Relevant industry experience (e.g., placement, internship, site work) is desirable but not essential.
* Willingness to travel within the UK; a full UK driving licence is desirable.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CAD/Bluebeam/Microsoft Project is advantageous.
Right To Work and Employment Offer
We welcome applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK. Evidence of right to work will be requested during recruitment. Colliers is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Use Of AI
You may use AI tools to draft your application. All answers must be accurate and based on your own experience. We will verify claims at interview and may ask for evidence. Applications containing false or plagiarised content will be withdrawn. If you choose to use AI, ensure it is used responsibly. Colliers supports technology-enabled processes while focusing on the individual behind each application.
Additional Information
Applications are regularly reviewed, and early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close the job posting earlier depending on application volume. Apply by 7 November 2025 19:00 (UK time).
Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diverse experience and neurodiversity.
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