Graduate Surveyor Review

As part of the graduate scheme, I rotate departments every 8 months. I currently sit in Property & Asset Management, where my role involves: managing tenant relations, lease administration, overseeing maintenance and repairs, etc.

I am developing a range of skills, such as time management, communication, co-ordination, client relations, etc.

I enjoy my programme very much. As a non-cognate graduate, I am undertaking a Masters degree alongside my job which feels very difficult sometimes. But I am confident that it will be rewarding and is steadily developing my knowledge and skills.

My programme is fairly organised/structured. One criticism is that the frequency of rotation periods has changed a lot in my time; it will be switching to 6 months from September which I don't think is long enough to gain the right amount of experience.

It is very team dependant, I have been fortunate that my previous 2 teams have been very supportive and accommodating of my programme. One criticism I have is that the Early Careers team aren't always responsive to communication.

My training provider (UCEM) are very good in providing resources and offering workshops and support to keep developing my skills and gain the right requirements in order to work towards my qualification.

I would certainly say that through modules that I have studied on my Masters degree (such as valuation, property transactions, planning & development, property management) has enhanced my knowledge in my day-to-day job role.

Yes, my company do offer extra-curricular activities to get involved in at work. It is slightly team-dependant rather than central, but it is adequate enough.

Yes

The culture is very good at JLL, I believe that company is forward-thinking and very inclusive/diverse which provides a comfortable working environment where employees can thrive. I very much enjoy working here and think it is one of the better real estate firms.

Be comfortable and be yourself, I feel very valued as an individual at JLL and hope that others feel like this. I would also advise others to be very curious and ask questions, as a non-cognate I didn't have prior real estate knowledge. However, I have tried to make up for this by asking lots of questions and trying to absorb lots of knowledge from experts around me, which is often appreciated as it shows enthusiasm and willingness to learn.