Job Title
EIC Dublin Building Surveying Internship
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global commercial real estate services firm, delivering exceptional value for occupiers and investors around the world. Our Technical Advisory team provides independent building consultancy advice across a wide range of property sectors and project types. This placement offers an exciting opportunity for a third-year Building Surveying student to gain practical experience within a dynamic and growing team while working alongside experienced Chartered Building Surveyors on a variety of commercial property instructions.
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Building Surveying student to join our Dublin Technical Advisory team for a five-month placement. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of surveying disciplines, including:
- Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
- Building Surveys
- Dilapidations
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs)
- Defect Diagnosis
- Contract Administration
- Project Monitoring
- General Building Consultancy Advice
This role is designed to provide practical experience and professional development within a supportive environment, helping students bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist surveyors with technical property inspections.
- Support the preparation of technical due diligence and building survey reports.
- Undertake property research and data collection.
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance surveys and lifecycle assessments.
- Support dilapidations assessments and schedule preparation.
- Review building documentation including drawings, leases, statutory certificates and maintenance records.
- Assist with reinstatement cost assessments.
- Prepare site notes, photographs and survey records.
- Help coordinate project information and client deliverables.
- Attend client meetings and site visits where appropriate.
- Assist with monitoring project progress and maintaining project records.
- Support general team administration and business development initiatives.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Currently studying for a degree in Building Surveying or a related property discipline.
- Strong interest in commercial property and building consultancy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Full clean driving licence or working towards obtaining one.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other property software.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience across a broad range of building surveying services.
- Exposure to major commercial property portfolios and projects.
- Mentoring from experienced Chartered Surveyors.
- Opportunity to develop technical, professional and client-facing skills.
- Structured learning environment supporting future APC and professional qualification pathways.
- Opportunity to be considered for future graduate roles within the business.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the built environment, strong attention to detail, and a desire to develop a career in Building Surveying and property consultancy.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to close the job posting at any point depending on the volume of applications received.
Kickstart your career in real estate with Cushman & Wakefield. Apply today!
Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.
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