Barker Associates
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Description
We are always looking for exceptional people to join our team. From early careers through to senior positions and from technical employees to central support functions, we’d love to hear from you.
If you like the sound of life at Barker but don’t see a specific role suitable listed on our current vacancies please submit your CV here.
Barker Associates is an award-winning multi-disciplinary property consultancy offering Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, and Building Surveying services to a wide variety of clients in the UK.
Barker provide excellent opportunities for progression and career development and a variety of work to suit high calibre individuals.
Requirements
We are interested in hearing from:
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
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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Why you're a good match
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.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Architects/Architectural Assistants
- Surveyors (Building & Quantity)
- Engineers (Structural/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
- Project Managers/Employers Agents
- Sustainability Consultants
- Administration Employees
We have offices in Essex, London, Cambridge, and Birmingham.
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Additional benefits include: Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, and Total Rewards Package.
We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.


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Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at recruitment@barker-associates.co.uk
Additional Information
Note for Recruitment Agencies, please contact recruitment@barker-associates.co.uk for more information on how to submit applicants:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if a particular role qualifies for release.
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