Real Estate Higher Apprenticeship

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Real Estate Higher Apprenticeship

In joining CBRE’s Next Generation Cohort, you will be shaping the future of Real Estate. You will have excellent training and mentoring from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. You will be a part of a wider cohort of like-minded young professionals who you will develop with in your career. We give you the opportunity to work on world class projects, with an unmatched portfolio of clients, so that you gain the knowledge, skills and ability to become the future leaders and our Next Generation of CBRE.

The Apprenticeship scheme is a four year programme that combines learning on the job, formal training, and optimum support. It is open to individuals with A-levels, who have chosen not to pursue a degree. You will work for four days a week and have a mandatory study day each week.

What is the opportunity?

Embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of real estate with our apprenticeship program! Over the course of four years, you will rotate through four diverse teams, each rotation lasting one year. This unique structure allows you to immerse yourself in various facets of the industry, from property management and valuation to investment and development. This will allow you to gain a broad knowledge of the industry and firm to assist in making you a fully-rounded Real Estate professional, all while pursuing a BSc in Real Estate from UCEM. This is your chance to gain unparalleled experience, develop a robust skill set, and become a future leader in real estate.

What will you be doing?

• Conducting site visits to various properties
• Attending and contributing to client meetings
• Conducting market research and analysis
• Completing detailed reports and documentation
• Engaging in both desk-based and site-based activities
• Handling frequent phone calls and participating in meetings
• Performing administrative tasks
• Working on a variety of projects, including commercial property transactions and residential developments
• Gaining hands-on experience with different types of buildings and real estate challenges
• 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

Person Specification/Requirements

• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate & the built-environment
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management
• A minimum of 5 GCSES Grade C (or 4) or above including English and Mathematics. (or equivalent Maths and English qualifications).
• 3 A Levels preferably including Mathematics and a Science, or related discipline. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades MMM or BTEC Diploma with grades DD. Overall equivalent to 96 UCAS points.
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint*
• Full and valid driving license (regional offices only)*

* Not an essential requirement for the role, but desired

The Application Process

• Online job-focused testing
• Phone screening
• Assessment Centre (held in March and April)
• Interview

Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development team
• Employee discounts
• 25 days holiday + 2 days of faith leave
• Private health care
• Yearly salary reviews and discretionary bonus
• Plus many more…

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. 

How to apply

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