Job Description

Description

Title: Year Out Placement

Discipline: Building Surveying

Location: Yorkshire

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:

Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow.

Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents, and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB, and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lie at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us, and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Role Overview

Are you currently studying Building Surveying and looking to gain hands-on experience in the field? Our placement is designed specifically for Building Surveying students who want to explore what the role involves in a real-world setting.

Over the course of the placement, you'll work alongside experienced Building Surveyors and get involved in a wide range of projects across different sectors. From shadowing site visits to supporting day-to-day tasks, you'll gain broad exposure to the profession and how we deliver for our clients.

It's a great opportunity to apply your learning, build practical skills, and get a feel for life in the industry as you take the next steps in your career.

Candidate Profile

You must be studying towards a degree in Building Surveying or a RICS accredited degree subject.

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

Hybrid Working

- Working patterns to support your work-life balance, as well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well-Rewarded

- A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with the option to purchase up to five extra days.

Focus on Wellbeing

- Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle-to-work schemes.

Healthcare Packages

- Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.

Personal Development

- Continuous learning and development, including

APC support and in-house mentoring

.

Additional Benefits

- Season ticket loans, professional membership subscriptions, and social responsibility initiatives.

Exceptional Exposure

- Opportunities to work on

diverse projects

across different sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility

- Team and social events,

charity fundraising, and volunteering activities

.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution, and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and we aim for our workforce to reflect these communities and our clients.

Our talent strategy enables us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at:

recruitment@uk.rlb.com

About Rider Levett Bucknall

With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.



Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.



We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.