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Graduate Estates Surveyor

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Exeter
£24,000 - £31,500 (Dependant on Level 5 or 6 level of entry)
37 Hours per week
South West deliver a multi-disciplined approach to a range of construction, rural and estates services to a multitude of clients. As part of an award-winning, national consultancy, South West Norse operates across Estates Management & Valuation, multiple surveying disciplines, and project management services.
To support the continued growth of our Estates Management & Valuation portfolio, we have an excellent development opportunity for a Graduate Estates Surveyor to join our Exeter-based team. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of our property support for our clients, providing advice on planning, estates management, and rural improvement works.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate, as we will provide the opportunity to work in a commercially focused and professional estates team where you will have ongoing support as you develop. Your role will assist several different business areas, including:
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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- Farm maintenance and improvements
- Disposing of surplus estate property
- Planning advice and appraisals
Our Ideal Candidate
As a graduate opportunity, the most important thing is your desire and aptitude to develop a career within an estates management discipline. This should be combined with:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent HNC / HND / NVQ) in an estates related discipline
- Professional membership (or be working towards / prepared to work towards) of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- Knowledge of legislation regarding landlord & tenant and compulsory purchase & compensation
- Experience within a previous role or work placement would be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team


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