Overview

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We are looking for a Graduate Development Surveyor to join our property team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on a structured graduate development programme designed to provide you with experiences and tools needed for progression in your chosen career.

Location: London, Foley Street – you will be required to work both in the office and on various site projects.

Salary: £30,000 per annum, with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility.

Pathway: Permanent, full-time 2-year programme, leading to an assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of circa £38k.

Start date: September 2026.

Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities and day-to-day work

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Assist in the feasibility studies and appraisals for potential development projects, including site assessments, market analysis, and financial modelling.
• Support the acquisition of development sites, including due diligence, negotiating terms, and coordinating with legal teams.
• Participate in the planning and design stages of projects, working with architects, planners, and other consultants to ensure developments meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and manage the planning process through to approval.

How the graduate scheme works

When you join, you will be enrolled on our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

You can find more details about our schemes here.

Benefits for you

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or who have recently graduated within the past three years, with a RICS-accredited degree in Real Estate, Property Development or a related field.

The role is ideal for you if

• Strong interest in property development and a passion for building a career in the industry.
• Basic understanding of the property development process, including planning, design, construction, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess the viability of development projects.
• Must hold full driving licence.

Assessment and recruitment timeline

In-person assessment day will be held on 8 January 2026 at Kier, Foley Street, London.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information on benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority. Our employees shape Kier\'s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have a huge impact on how we work. You can see our D&I action plan here.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.

Recruitment timeline

October 2025: Initial applications

November 2025: Application reviews

January 8, 2026: In-person assessment day at Kier, Foley Street, London