Graduate Scheme
At LSH, we dare to do things differently. We may have been formed in 1773 but there is nothing old fashioned about us.
We look for dynamic, collaborative and curious individuals who have ideas aplenty and are not afraid to share them. Academic records are important, but not as critical as people skills, the desire to learn and to challenge the status quo.
Whether you’re interested in our Graduate Scheme, a Placement Year or just the chance to gain some vital work experience, allow this website to guide you through.
WHAT’S SO GRAD ABOUT US?
We’re proud of our market leading training and development record, and rightly so. On average, we currently seat around 20 new grads per year across all pathways, and our APC pass rate is currently at 90% – so well above the industry benchmark.
The catalyst for our success is the in-depth, tailored, and structured training programme we provide from the off. In our larger offices this a rotation system so you will spend time in different teams to gain real hands-on practical work experience and high level exposure to senior personnel and clients. You’ll get all the support you could possibly need along the way too. This will arm you with all the best tools and skills to complete your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and qualify as a Chartered Surveyor with RICS.
The low down
Why choose us?
A note from our CEO
PLACEMENT STUDENT SCHEME 2025
Internships & work experience
APPLY
About us
Why choose us?
A note from our CEO
PLACEMENT STUDENT SCHEME 2025
Internships & work experience
APPLY
About us
Why choose us?
A note from our CEO
PLACEMENT STUDENT SCHEME 2025
Internships & work experience
APPLY
APPLY
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2025 GRADUATE SCHEME WILL OPEN ON 1ST OCTOBER 2024 AND CLOSE ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2024 AT 8PM.
CAN I APPLY?
Although typical applicants will be studying, or already have completed a RICS accredited BSc or MSc degree in Real Estate, Planning (RICS/RTPI) or Building Surveying, we welcome and positively encourage applicants from ANY degree discipline who can demonstrate a genuine desire and enthusiasm to work in real estate and become a chartered surveyor.
We firmly believe recruiting a mix of graduates from different university and degree backgrounds brings a diversity of through, skills and knowledge to the business.
DON’T HAVE A PROPERTY RELATED DEGREE?
If you wish to apply for our graduate scheme but do not have a RICS accredited property degree you will, if successful, be required to undertake a suitable part-time RICS accredited MSc in Real Estate via a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme. This typically takes 2 years to complete on a part time basis plus an additional 6 months to work towards your APC so you’d be looking at a minimum 2.5 years to qualify.
PLEASE NOTE: For Graduate Planner and Graduate Building Surveyor roles you MUST be studying the relevant RICS/RTPI accredited degrees in these subjects respectively.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
For LONDON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE applications ONLY:
- APPLY ONLINE using the link below. Enter all the requested details and upload your CV. Cover Letters are not required for this pathway.
- ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS. Once you have submitted online, you will receive an email (within 7 working days) with a link to complete a series of quick-fire multiple-choice questions.
You must complete steps 1 & 2 for your application to be considered. We will not accept applications beyond the deadline date.
APPLY NOW for LONDON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PATHWAY
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
The deadline for applying online for all pathways is 8.00pm on 13th November.
For LONDON BUILDING SURVEYING AND PLANNING applications ONLY:
APPLY ONLINE using the relevant link below. Enter all the requested details and upload your CV AND Cover Letter.
You must submit both your CV and Cover letter, otherwise your application will not be considered. Upload both your CV and cover letter in the CV upload section. You can upload multiple documents.
APPLY NOW for LONDON BUILDING SURVEYING PATHWAY
APPLY NOW for LONDON PLANNING PATHWAY
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
The deadline for applying online for all pathways is 8.00pm on 13th November.
For REGIONAL OFFICE APPLICATIONS
If you are looking to apply to ANY of our Regional Offices (any office outside London) for September 2025, please email earlycareers@lsh.co.uk with the following information:
- Your CV
- Your preferred office location(s)
- Your preferred pathway – Commercial Real Estate, Building Surveying, Planning
In the email subject field, please clearly state the role you are interested in e.g.
Graduate Surveyor, Commercial Real Estate, Manchester.
Recruitment for Graduate Surveyor positions in our regional offices will be handled on an ad-hoc basis and we will contact you if a position arises matching your requirements, to see if you are still available and interested in applying.
See the Graduate Charter offer here
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About us
We are on a mission to create the UK & Ireland’s most progressive and forward thinking commercial property consultancy.
Heard this elsewhere before, well think again! At LSH we genuinely want everyone to think beyond the obvious, to have the freedom to make a real difference, and not to follow onerous and bureaucratic tick box procedures. We want to wow our clients, and deliver results that go above and beyond expectations. The only way to do this is to think laterally, and overcome challenges with new and fresh solutions.
As a result, our culture is positively charged. All staff are empowered to drive their own careers with autonomy. That doesn’t mean you are alone and left to your own devices. Far from it! We have a large support network for you to lean on for expert advice and guidance. We are a friendly, diverse and down-to-earth bunch from a wide range of different backgrounds who enjoy helping each other out.
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Why choose us?
From day 1, you will be treated as an equal member of the team. There is no room for sitting in the corner twiddling your thumbs - you’ll be involved in real instructions from our diverse and varied client base.
After all, the only way to learn is to get stuck in, as follows:
GRAD EXPECTATIONS
- A rotation system so you experience different business areas (dependent on location & pathway)
- A 2 year structured training programme so you smash your APC:
- Including a dedicated APC supervisor and counsellor
- A specialist APC trainer who will provide revision courses, case study/submission support and a mock interview to help you pass first time
- A personal development plan to pick-up all the technical, business and professional skills required to succeed as a surveyor
- A lively sports and social scene with your colleagues and fellow graduates
- A competitive salary and benefits scheme to boot!
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A note from our CEO
No other commercial property business is quite like us.
We look further then your qualifications and who you may, or may not, know. We are constantly evolving, starring into the future, and developing new areas of our business all the time. After all, buildings may be static but the industry never stands still.
Technology is the heartbeat of such change. From blockchain to bitcoin and all proptech in between we continue to stride forward with great professionals in situ to solve the biggest property challenges of our time.
This is why we seek a new breed of property professional. Those individuals with creativity, wit, a spark or two of ingenuity and, of course, drive. There really is no ideal background or profile – it’s all about relationship skills, communication and a thirst for new experiences.
Welcome on board!
Ezra Nahome
CEO
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PLACEMENT STUDENT SCHEME 2025
CAN I APPLY?
Our Placement Year scheme is open to students studying a RICS accredited degree in the following subjects, who have the option to complete a sandwich year in the industry between their 2nd and final years of study:
- Real Estate (or similar)
- Building Surveying
We do not offer roles to Placement Years roles to those studying other degree disciplines.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you wish to apply for our Placement Year scheme at ANY office, for Summer 2025, please email earlycareers@lsh.co.uk with the following information:
- Your CV
- Your COVER LETTER
- Your preferred office location(s)
In the email subject field, please clearly state the role you are applying for e.g. Placement Year, Commercial Real Estate, London.
There is no deadline for Placement Year applications as we will be filling vacancies as and when they come up.
WHAT NEXT?
Once we have received your email with your CV and Cover Letter, we will log your details noting your location preference(s). Should a Placement Year vacancy materialise in your preferred location we will shortlist the CVs first and then, if successful, contact you to see if you are still interested in being considered for the role. Your details will then be passed to the relevant hiring manager to arrange an interview.
Our Placement Year positions usually start in July/August and run for 12 months.
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Internships & work experience
If you wish to be considered for work experience in the Summer months please email your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you wish to join LSH and what you wish to get out of a placement and any areas of interest in Real Estate to Emma or Mark.
Each summer we offer a number of work experience opportunities from two weeks to two months depending. We don’t have a formal application process but we do try and match an opportunity to a CV where possible. We therefore just ask anyone interest to email us their details and we will be in contact if an opportunity comes up that we think you might like to be considered for.
For more information, please email earlycareers@lsh.co.uk