Early careers opportunities in surveying and planning
Who we are, what we do
For almost 200 years, we have been dedicated to assisting clients across all major property sectors, including commercial, infrastructure, residential, rural and utilities.
•Chartered surveying and planning company
•Team of 800 property professionals
•Nationwide network of offices
•Extensive skills and industry experience
•Deep understanding of local markets
•Committed to delivering honest, impartial advice
Our vision: to always add maximum value through understanding, creativity and excellence
We are pioneering We embrace innovation and continuously explore effective methods to deliver smarter solutions for exceptional outcomes.
We are trusted We act with integrity, committed to consistency and excellence in everything we do.
We are driven We’re dedicated to providing added value with outstanding service to the people we work with.
We are experts We are continually evolving, applying our knowledge with confidence to always provide the best advice.
Pioneering Trusted
Driven
Expertise
Our people & culture
It all starts with our people.
Our colleagues are not only experts in their fields, but also champions outside of work. We offer 2 days volunteering leave per year, allowing colleagues to engage in a wide range of volunteering activities. Every year, we support local causes through fundraising and volunteering.
As a firm, we are committed to supporting the Henry Sale Foundation, a charity established in memory of our late Joint Managing Partner, Henry Sale. This foundation honours his legacy by
promoting education and social inclusion through sport and the countryside.
We also participate in external sporting events, and our annual Link & Learn event allows colleagues to come together to showcase successes, collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise.
What is surveying?
Surveying is a profession that shapes how we live in the modern world and is critical in planning for the future. Surveyors can work across a range of sectors, integrating with a variety of different stakeholders to provide professional advice and services that shape the natural and built environment.
Surveyors collaborate with other professionals, work directly with people, problem solve and are pioneers to ensure the built and natural environment is sustainable, safe and resilient for the future.
At Fisher German, our graduate surveyors largely work within infrastructure, rural or commercial surveying that are explained in more detail over the page.
What is planning?
A career in planning revolves around our clients’ goals to obtain planning permission within a variety of contexts from rural or residential settings, to large scale development or infrastructure planning. As a chartered planner you will be involved in closely liaising with a variety of different stakeholders to research, prepare, submit and advise on planning applications throughout the UK.
Jemma Stevens Royal Agricultural University Rural Land Management “
What’s great about doing the graduate programme is that there is so much opportunity to get experience in different roles, I would definitely recommend taking advantage of that.
Our early careers programme
Opportunities as part of our early careers programme means stepping into a business that is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself as you embark on your career.
We offer a wide range of opportunities to support each stage of your early career:
• Graduate programme
• Year placements
• Summer internships
• Virtual insight programme
• Degree apprenticeships
Discover the diverse roles we offer in our early careers programme and learn more about the dynamic teams you could be working in.
The award-winning graduate programme and placement opportunities made Fisher German my first-choice employer.
Tara Foster
Harper Adams University Rural Enterprise and Land Management
Rural
As a graduate surveyor on the rural pathway, you may work in one of the various teams across the firm:
• Rural property management
• Rural valuations
• Property agency
• Compulsory purchase and compensation
• Minerals
• Agribusiness
The roles are dynamic and varied, demanding strong problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills. You will have a natural ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions across different types of rural property throughout the UK.
If you have a passion for the countryside and the agricultural industry, rural surveying offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide array of property-related projects. You will be passionate about delivering the best outcomes for our clients while making a tangible impact in rural communities.
Commercial
As a graduate commercial surveyor, you will typically undertake three 8-month rotational seats. Your rotations will be allocated to any three of the following teams to lay the foundations for your career as a commercial surveyor:
• Valuations
• Business rates
• Office leasing agency
• Industrial leasing agency
• Development agency
• Landlord and tenant
• Investment
By the end of the programme, our graduates will have gained broad expertise in a range of areas within commercial real estate and have the opportunity to network with professionals across the industry.
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The
graduate programme allows you to immerse yourself across a variety of different sectors, and is the perfect way to give direction to where you want your career to take you.
Chris Emes Oxford Brookes University Real Estate Management
Infrastructure
Our Infrastructure Services division (ISD) handles projects from smallscale maintenance and refurbishment projects to acquiring rights for nationally significant infrastructure projects, involving hundreds of landowners.
As a graduate infrastructure surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in successfully delivering these schemes from day one, across the water, electricity, gas and hydrogen markets. Our graduates are involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, from land referencing and negotiating of survey access to
securing consents for works and settling compensation claims.
You’ll be confident in liaising with a variety of stakeholders, ability to manage client expectations and have great problem-solving skills - essential for any infrastructure surveyor.
You will be fully emersed in a fast-evolving surveying sector, playing a critical role in achieving the Government’s net zero targets by 2050.
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Fisher German’s commitment to investing in its people, particularly early careers, is very evident.
Beth Davies Birmingham
University Geography
A key priority for me is becoming chartered, and Fisher German’s commitment to that goal was a major draw.
Jabu Phiri Manchester University Planning
Planning
As a graduate planner you will collaborate closely with our market experts across the firm to ensure that our advice integrates professional planning expertise with a comprehensive understanding of regional and national trends.
Our planning team comprises of three specialisms:
• General practice planning
• Infrastructure planning
• Development planning
You will be integral to supporting team members in preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications, including
drafting reports for various projects across sectors such as, commercial, residential and utilities and infrastructure.
Attention to detail and innovation as well as communication and collaboration skills are key to a role as a graduate planner. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence changing urban and rural environments whilst also contributing towards the resillience and environmental sustainability of development.
As part of your development as a graduate planner, we will support you to become chartered with the RTPI.
What we can offer you
Health & wellbeing
Free, 24/7 digital GP service and medical second opinion
WorkLife Central membership for live and on-demand personal and career support
Local and firmwide events
A clear career progression pathway and training opportunities
Financial planning
Combined pension contribution starting at 9% through automatic enrolment
Free financial planning and coaching
Death in service lump sum payout of £10,000 to your benficiaries
Paid professional memberships
Network of trained mental health first aiders across our offices
Discretionary time for personal appointments
Option to join private medical insurance once qualified
Discounts and savings on shopping, cinema, gyms and more
Discretionary bonus and referral schemes
Company car or car allowance upon qualification
Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work
Flexibility & support
Generous annual leave increasing to 30 days with long service
Buy up to 3 days’ extra holiday every year
We offer full pay for statutory carers leave
10 days’ paid, flexible bereavement leave to help you in the most difficult times
Celebrating milestones
Extra day off to celebrate a graduation
Christmas closure in addition to annual leave
Extra time off on the morning your child starts nursery and school
Hybrid working for many roles, enabling you to flex between work and home
Two paid volunteering days every year
Full paid Jury Service and paid time off for attendance in court
Enhanced family leave - 26 weeks’ full pay for maternity / shared parental and 4 weeks’ fully paid paternity
Your birthday off, every year, to celebrate you!
Extra day off when you move house
Extra day off to celebrating marriage / civil partnership
