Assistant Surveyor - Year Placement 2026 - Office Advisory - London, UnitedKingdom
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Our Office Advisory - Business Rates team helps landlords, occupiers and developers manage and reduce their rates liabilities across London and the UK. We advise on appeals, exemptions, forecasting, redevelopment, and specialist issues such as serviced offices and plant & machinery.
Programme Overview
During your Year Placement you will;
- Gain hands on experience across the full spectrum of office rates advisory
- Gain exposure to client work, including appeals, liability forecasting, redevelopment advice and specialist areas
- Develop professional competencies required for MRICS accreditation
- Receive mentorship and structured support from senior colleagues and our structured development programme
- Develop strong market knowledge, and build the skills needed to progress towards MRICS qualification and a long- term career in commercial real estate advisory
Please note - this placement position will start in September 2026 for 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing property assessments to identify opportunities for business rates savings and ensure accurate rateable values for new and existing sites
- Liaise with clients to provide regular progress updates, offer guidance on upcoming projects, and address any queries
- Prepare and submit documentation, including rent and lease forms, to the Valuation Office Agency on behalf of clients
- Conduct thorough research on market trends, property values, and economic indicators to support strategic decision-making
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and proposals for clients, ensuring clear communication of insights and recommendations
- Engage in continuous learning opportunities, including training sessions and mentorship, to support progression towards MRICS qualification
What we're looking for
We seek motivated individuals who are curious, commercially aware, and ready to make an impact through collaboration and innovative thinking.
- Currently studying a RICS accredited degree
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret market data, trends, and financial reports to support informed decision-making
- Problem Solving: Apply logical and structured thinking to complex, real-world challenges
- Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and internal teams
- Collaboration: Work productively across diverse teams and disciplines to achieve shared goals and build your professional network
- Career Development: Take initiative to develop skills, knowledge, and networks that support long-term career growth
- Curiosity & Innovation: Demonstrate a curious mindset by questioning assumptions and seeking smarter, more effective ways to work.
- Market Awareness: Understand local and global trends and their potential impact on the business and clients
- Strategic Thinking: Align work with broader business and client objectives, anticipating needs and opportunities
Application Process
- Submit an online application including CV and answer a few short screening questions
- MS Teams interview with one 1 interviewer
- In Person Interview & Short Presentation with 2 assessors
Working Hours
The Firm's core hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and you may choose to start and end your day around these hours, provided you still do your 7.25 hours per day. There is no requirement for this to be the same each day, but you are required to keep your manager informed. This position also involves working out of hours on an 'as necessary' basis. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone; this can be discussed during the application process or upon commencement.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills
- Studying a RICS accredited degree is preferred
- An active interest in the built environment
- Flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service and strong client relationships
- Proactive approach and a desire to continually learn and develop
- Organised, efficient, able to use your initiative and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for details
- Positive attitude and willing to learn and develop
- You must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK
- Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
Note : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $2.8 billion. As of December 31, 2024, Newmark and our business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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