Graduate Agency Surveyor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£26,000 - £32,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 1GE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Are you a motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career in commercial property within forward-thinking, well-established professional practice?

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Agency Surveyor to join a respected and growing commercial property team based in Cambridge, working across a diverse portfolio of commercial offices, industrial and retail property. You'll gain hands-on experience from day one, working with a broad mix of clients including investors, developers, landlords and occupiers. The team has particular expertise in the Cambridge and Cambridgeshire commercial property market, including business parks, science parks and key commercial locations across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or newly qualified surveyor to develop practical agency experience, gain exposure to clients and transactions, and work towards professional qualification within a progressive and dynamic department.

Your new role

As a Graduate Agency Surveyor, you will support experienced surveyors on acquisitions, disposals and lettings, while gradually developing responsibility for your own instructions. The role offers strong exposure to the full agency life cycle, market appraisal, inspections, negotiations and client relationship management, providing an ideal platform for early-career development.

Main purpose/scope of the role:

Assist with commercial agency disposals by lease or sale across a range of asset classes including office, industrial, R&D, retail and mixed-use property.

Inspect, measure and research properties, gathering relevant information to support advice on method of disposal, quoting terms and marketing strategy.

Prepare draft property particulars, marketing materials, availability schedules and supporting information for review by senior colleagues.

Arrange and conduct property viewings, respond to applicant enquiries and maintain accurate applicant and property records

Support negotiations with potential purchasers, tenants and occupiers, including collating offers and preparing recommendations for clients

Assist with agreed transactions by supporting background checks, liaising with solicitors and responding to queries through to completion.

Undertake market research, comparable evidence gathering and data analysis to support agency advice and client reporting

Maintain accurate records on internal systems and assist with updating property databases, mailing lists and marketing platforms

Liaise with colleagues across Commercial Agency, Property Management, Professional Services and other departments to support the smooth running of instructions.

Training & Career Progression

This role is ideal for a graduate with a clear ambition to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor. You will benefit from:

APC support, including mentoring and guidance from experienced Chartered Surveyors

Gain a varied workload designed to support the mandatory, core and technical competencies required for the final APC assessment

Attend quarterly sign-off meetings and six-monthly supervisor and counsellor reviews

Attend organised CPD events, mock interviews and receive case study support

A proven track record of successfully developing graduates through to qualification

Clear, transparent career progression pathways based on performance, capability and commitment

You will be encouraged to take ownership of your development, with real responsibility and trust placed in you from an early stage.

Working Environment & Benefits

Based in Cambridge, the role offers:

A collaborative and supportive team culture

Exposure to a wide variety of property types and client instructions

Hybrid and flexible working options, available following successful completion of probation (after 6 months)

A reputation for professionalism, quality advice and long-term client relationships

What you'll need to succeed

You will have:

RICS accredited degree or working towards a relevant property qualification, or be recently RICS qualified

Strong interest in commercial property and agency work

Confident communicator with good analytical and organisational skills

A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn from experienced surveyors

Ability to understand, interpret and apply property and lease terminology, with support and training where required

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with clients, applicants, tenants, landlords and professional advisers

Enjoyment of working as part of a collaborative team and developing strong relationships with colleagues across the wider business

Full driving licence and use of own car insured for business use

Desirable:

Previous work experience, placement or internship within commercial property, real estate or professional services

Knowledge of the local commercial property market

Experience using property databases, CRM systems or marketing platforms

Advanced knowledge of Excel

What you'll get in return

If you're looking for a graduate role that combines professional training, market exposure and long-term career potential in one of the UK's most dynamic property markets, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

You'll receive a salary of £29,000+ (depending on experience), flexible working after probation.

23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service.

Annual All Staff Reward scheme.

Health Cash Plan with a focus on Wellbeing (including, complimentary therapies, skinvision, digital physiotherapy, health & stress support, virtual GP, mProve yourself, gym discount and discounted shopping).

Life Assurance

Optical cover

Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01223-464-577 or email

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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