One start, endless possibilities 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
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Team of over 800 property professionals
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Nationwide network of offices
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Extensive skills and industry experience
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Deep understanding of local markets
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Committed to delivering honest, impartial advice
Our vision: to always add maximum value through understanding, creativity and excellence
We are pioneering
We are trusted
We are driven
We are experts
We embrace innovation and continuously explore effective methods to deliver smarter solutions for exceptional outcomes.
We act with integrity, committed to consistency and excellence in everything we do.
We’re dedicated to providing added value with outstanding service to the people we work with.
We are continually evolving, applying our knowledge with confidence to always provide the best advice.
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Our people & culture It all starts with our people. Our colleagues are not only experts in
promoting education and social inclusion
their fields, but also champions outside of
through sport and the countryside.
work. We offer 2 days volunteering leave per year, allowing colleagues to engage
We also participate in external sporting
in a wide range of volunteering activities.
events, and our annual Link & Learn event
Every year, we support local causes
allows colleagues to come together to
through fundraising and volunteering.
showcase successes, collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise.
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
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.
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This journey has given me the opportunity to explore different sectors, gain experience across a range of industries, and find the area that’s the best fit for me. Laura Burland (Placement)
Lancaster University Geography
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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
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Virtual insight programme
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Year placements
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Degree apprenticeships
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Summer placements
Discover the diverse roles we offer in our early careers programme and learn more about the dynamic teams you could be working in.
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Completing a non-cognate undergraduate degree does not limit your ability to succeed in the surveying industry. Ella Bradley
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University of Exeter Psychology
Rural As a graduate surveyor on the rural
communication, and negotiation skills. You
pathway, you may work in one of the
will have a natural ability to collaborate with
various teams across the firm:
stakeholders to deliver effective solutions across different types of rural property
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Rural property management
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Rural valuations
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Property agency
If you have a passion for the countryside
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Compulsory purchase and
and the agricultural industry, rural surveying
compensation
offers a unique opportunity to work on a
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Minerals
wide array of property-related projects.
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Agribusiness
You will be passionate about delivering the
The roles are dynamic and varied, demanding strong problem-solving,
throughout the UK.
best outcomes for our clients while making a tangible impact in rural communities.
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Commercial As a graduate commercial surveyor, you will
valuations, landlord and tenant or areas of
gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines
office, development or industrial agency.
across commercial real estate, building a strong foundation for your future career.
By the end of the programme, you will have developed valuable industry
Throughout the programme, you will
knowledge, broadened your commercial
have the opportunity to work alongside
awareness, and built a strong professional
experienced professionals across a
network, supporting your long-term
variety of teams and service lines such as
development within the real estate sector.
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What stands out most is FG’s commitment to giving back through charity events, alongside a fun and collaborative culture where colleagues are always willing to help one another. Thomas Hocking Liverpool John Moores University Real Estate Management
Infrastructure Our Infrastructure Services division
securing consents for works and settling
(ISD) handles projects from small-
compensation claims.
scale 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
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.
project lifecycle, from land referencing and negotiating of survey access to
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I was attracted to Fisher German because it immediately felt like a friendly, supportive environment. From my first interaction, it was clear that people genuinely want you to succeed. Alasdair Mildred (Placement) Sheffield Hallam University Real Estate
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I chose Fisher German because I wanted to build my career in a business that values both professional development and collaboration. Learn more
Molly Smith University of Liverpool Geography & Environmental Science
Planning As a graduate planner you will collaborate
drafting reports for various projects across
closely with our market experts across the
sectors such as, commercial, residential
firm to ensure that our advice integrates
and utilities and infrastructure.
professional planning expertise with a comprehensive understanding of regional and national trends.
Attention to detail and innovation as well as communication and collaboration skills are key to a role as a graduate planner.
Our planning team comprises of three
You will have the opportunity to shape
specialisms:
and influence changing urban and rural
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General practice planning
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Infrastructure planning
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Development planning
You will be integral to supporting team members in preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications, including
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
Network of trained mental health first aiders across our offices
WorkLife Central membership for live and on-demand personal and career support
Discretionary time for personal appointments
Local and firmwide events
Option to join private medical insurance once qualified
A clear career progression pathway and training opportunities
Financial planning Combined pension contribution starting at 9% through automatic enrolment
Discounts and savings on shopping, cinema, gyms and more
Free financial planning and coaching
Discretionary bonus and referral schemes
Death in service lump sum payout of £10,000 to your benficiaries
Company car or car allowance upon qualification
Paid professional memberships
Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work
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Flexibility & support Generous annual leave increasing to 30 days with long service
Hybrid working for many roles, enabling you to flex between work and home
Buy up to 3 days’ extra holiday every year
Two paid volunteering days every year
We offer full pay for statutory carers leave
Full paid Jury Service and paid time off for attendance in court
10 days’ paid, flexible bereavement leave to help you in the most difficult times
Enhanced family leave - 26 weeks’ full pay for maternity / shared parental and 4 weeks’ fully paid paternity
Celebrating milestones Extra day off to celebrate a graduation
Your birthday off, every year, to celebrate you!
Christmas closure in addition to annual leave
Extra day off when you move house
Extra time off on the morning your child starts nursery and school
Extra day off to celebrating marriage / civil partnership
Find out more and apply Get in touch: Early careers team Email: earlycareers@fishergerman.co.uk
Learn more about the roles by visiting our website
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