The Role

We are seeking a motivated Placement Student to join our Commercial Agency team for a 12-month placement. This opportunity would suit a second- or third-year student currently studying a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors-accredited degree in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across a range of commercial agency activities, working alongside experienced surveyors and contributing to client-facing projects. This placement provides excellent exposure to the commercial property sector and offers valuable practical experience to support future professional development.

Responsibilities

•    Assisting with the marketing and disposal of commercial properties, including offices, industrial units, retail premises, and development opportunities.

•    Preparing property particulars, marketing materials, and online listings.

•    Conducting property inspections and accompanying surveyors on viewings.

•    Researching local property markets, occupier demand, and comparable transactions.

•    Assisting with the preparation of valuation and agency reports.

•    Maintaining property databases, client records, and agency instructions.

•    Liaising with clients, prospective purchasers, tenants, solicitors, and other property professionals.

•    Supporting negotiations on lettings, acquisitions, and disposals under the supervision of qualified surveyors.

•    Preparing heads of terms and transaction documentation.

•    Monitoring market activity and producing market commentary and analysis.

•    Assisting with business development initiatives, including identifying new opportunities and preparing pitch materials.

•    Attending client meetings, networking events, and industry functions where appropriate.

•    Providing general administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the Commercial Agency team.

Person specification

Qualifications

•    Property work experience.

Experience & skill set

•    Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); 

•    Interpersonal skills – confident communicators with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly;

•    Achievement/determination – strong track record of academic and personal achievement 

•    Motivated and committed to a career within Surveying; 

•    Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.