Building services engineers design, install and maintain the services a building needs to function
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Planners decide what land should be used for, including retail, housing, leisure or industrial purposes
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Residential surveyors specialise in land or property for living purposes. They value land, sell property on behalf of the client and advise customers where to invest their money
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Commercial surveyors specialise in land or property intended for business purposes (shops, offices, warehouses or depots) and their aim is to make as much money possible on behalf of their client
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A project manager oversees an entire project from start to finish, working closely with the client and ensuring all deadlines and budgets are followed
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Building surveyors work on the development side of a project, offering advice on property and construction, and ensuring the build is sustainable and environmentally protected for the future
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Quantity surveyors advise and manage costs on all aspects of building and civil engineering projects
read moreBuilding Services Engineering
A building services engineer designs, installs and maintains the services a building needs to function. This could include lighting, heating, health and safety, ventilation and security. If you're interested in sustainability as well as developing and implementing new technologies, this could be the role for you.
As a grad
As a grad, you'll assist in designing, planning and implementing the different facilities a building needs in order for it to function – like power and water supply, for instance. You'll work with plans and diagrams to find out where pipes, wiring and more can fit in (using design and modelling computer software), oversee installations and work with structural engineers, architects and builders to make sure the design can go from blueprint to reality. You'll also manage costs and budgets, as well as working closely with local councils and sustainability organisations.salary bands and hours
- £22k – £28k
- 37.5 hours per week
training
The first things you will receive training in are CAD (computer-aided design) software and BIM (building information modelling) computer programmes. You'll also learn how to budget, allocate and forecast expenditure for each building, as well as training in how to stick to your budget. You'll be trained in which buildings need which facilities, where to source equipment, as well as getting to know your company's clients and contractors too. You'll also be trained in the legal requirements and processes in your area, which can be dependent on the scope of the project as well as on the location.progression
You'll start off as a graduate building services engineer, and will work towards chartership with the CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers) or with another organisation monitored by an engineering council. Getting your chartership will determine how quickly you progress to project engineer, since getting it means you have access to more complex projects. From there, it takes on average around four years to progress to associate – this is a more managerial and advisory role, overseeing innovative and environmentally sustainable long-term projects. From there the sky’s the limit – you could become a senior partner or a managing director. You could manage a department for a big client, or even conduct research to help the field. There’s even the potential to become a university lecturer.necessary skills and requirements
Skills:- Need to have a passion for sustainability
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- To be a clear communicator
- Possess a talent for design and visuals
- Work well to time pressure and deadlines
- This role requires a minimum 2:1 in preferably in an engineering-related subject.
top tips
Experience in design and a talent for 3D drawing will be a big help.testimonials
Jenna
Graduate Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield
I would recommend working at Cushman & Wakefield because you are provided with all the training and support you need to become a well-rounded surveyor and achieve chartered status. You are given ample opportunity to work with senior, experienced professionals and exposure to a variety of different types of work.
Arron
Graduate Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield
The biggest challenge I've faced so far is getting my head around all the specific construction terminology, but here everyone is really friendly and helpful, especially right at the start. You get really good exposure and the opportunity to work on a wide range of new and exciting projects.
Katie
Graduate Surveyor in Valuation and Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield
The culture is really inclusive here – there's such a great mix of people, clients and jobs. The office is a really comfortable and supportive place to work.
Vicky
Graduate Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield
I think the main selling point for Cushman & Wakefield, other than its excellent reputation, is its people. I've honestly found the people here so great and it's made working here a lot of fun.
Catherine
Graduate Building Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield
The work-life balance at Cushman & Wakefield is great – we have flexible and agile working policies, and there is always something going on socially.
Annabel
Graduate Quantity Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield
We're always getting invited to different events, and there are lots of internal sports teams to join. The graduate social scene is really great to be a part of.
