Graduate Surveyor

Job: Graduate Surveyor

Salary:  £29,777 per annum

Hours: 36.25

Contract: Fixed term: 2-year programme

Location: Either – Bolton Council, Bury Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council, or Wigan Council

Advert closing date: 30th April 2024 – 23:59pm

To note: individuals who have previously been appointed to, and benefitted from, any Graduate Programme and/or Trainee Programme that the GMCA have previously provided, or currently provide, are ineligible for this Programme; and therefore should not apply.

Virtual Information Sessions:  An opportunity to find more about the job and ask questions. Details will be sent out to those who have started /submitted an application. 

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About GMCA:

This is one of the most exciting times to join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the GMCA is a public sector employer of choice, leading the way in devolution, in the largest city region economy outside London.

The GMCA is a statutory body consisting of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. It has wide-ranging economic development, regeneration and transport functions and an ambitious agenda to make Greater Manchester a better place in which to grow up, live, work, visit, and invest.  

Our Graduate Programme provides a unique development opportunity for high calibre graduates wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer. Graduate appointments are sought to support the ten Greater Manchester (GM) Local Authorities, plus Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Across these organisations, we are looking to appoint five Graduate Surveyors.

Your role and you: 

The successful candidate will be seconded full-time to either, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council, or Wigan Council and will be based at the respective Council’s offices. The Programme is seeking graduates with an interest in the development process/ built environment who will make a positive impact within the Place Based Directorships, particularly with Planning and Development Surveying. Other areas of involvement may include Regeneration, Economic Development, Building Control, Environmental Health, Housing and Housing Strategy, Climate Change, Delivery and Planning Policy.

The Programme provides a rich experience; based around placements that will engage you in work that is core to the GM’s priorities. Twenty percent of your work hours will be dedicated to completing a long-term corresponding training course.

Our wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment.  The Graduate Programme wants applications from graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future leaders, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, are resilient and show dedication to our aim of making GM a great place to live, work, visit, and invest.

As a Graduate Surveyor, this post holder will: 

·       be supported through placement in one of the five GM local authorities (see above) and be involved in varied project work across the directorate. 

·       be expected to undertake the PgDip in Real Estate and Property Management course at the University of Salford (the course will be fully funded by the GMCA) (https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/real-estate-and-property-management). 

·       be supported to take part in a range of local and national training and development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the directorates, the priorities of the GMCA and the local communities it serves.  

·       work collaboratively with both the GMCA, TfGM, GM Wider Leadership Team, the hosting organisation, other public sector partners and the private sector.  

Greater Manchester is one of the most diverse areas in the UK, you will need the right values and attitudes and be able to demonstrate your motivation for a career in the public sector. You will need to be adaptable, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester communities. You will need to demonstrate excellence in working with others, persuasive communication, delivering outcomes, scrutiny and problem solving, personal resilience, leadership potential, and digital skills.

Applicants of all ages are strongly encouraged.

About Trafford

Trafford Council's Development and Estates Team at Trafford is a dynamic and busy department. We deal with Commercial and Let Estate matters, provide FM services and manage delivery of capital and housing schemes across the Borough. We expose our graduate trainees to every aspect of our work and provide them with their own caseload. Working in a dedicated and qualified team of professionals, we provide a comprehensive training programme that will provide our graduate with a core knowledge base and qualification in their chosen field. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Clare Huber (Director of Development) on 07800918165.

Trafford's current GMCA graduate - “I have thoroughly enjoyed my graduate experience at Trafford Council. From the beginning, I was given responsibility and treated as a valued member of the team. I've had exposure to all aspects of development and estates, which has helped me understand my career goals. Trafford Council has allowed me to grow as an employee with no previous surveying experience by assigning me workload that corresponds to the module teaching at University.” - Elise (Graduate Place Officer)

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford. 

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