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.

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! 

 

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

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2023 PLACEMENT SCHEME ARE NOW CLOSED.

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2024 SCHEME WILL OPEN AGAIN ON 1ST OCTOBER 2023

We offer a placement year scheme for university students who are looking to complete a year in industry (or a sandwich year) as part of their bachelor’s degree course.

Placement year students are recruited on a 12-month fixed term contract which usually starts in July/August each year and may include a handover period with any outgoing placement students.

Placement year students are treated just like any other employee. From day 1 you will become an integral part of the team and will be expected to contribute, getting involved in real instructions and project work from the get-go. You will of course be closely supervised and supported as you grow and develop with the team.

Our placement students do not rotate around different teams but are given 12 months solid experience in a single team to enable them to develop excellent knowledge.

At LSH your placement year can count towards your APC so you will register with the RICS so you can record your experience as you go. This means it may be possible for you to sit your APC and qualify as a Chartered surveyor after 12-18 months on a graduate scheme.

If you do really well, you might receive an early offer to come back and join us as a graduate once you have finished University. Just think of the potential!

THE LOWDOWN

As a placement year student, you can expect:

• 12 months practical, on-the-job experience which can count towards your APC, in a team used to hosting placement year students
• Involvement in real instructions for a wide range of clients and properties
• A dedicated APC counsellor
• Support from your line manager and team
• Access to our ‘Year 1’ APC training courses to support the development of your business/professional skills
• A warm welcome and the opportunity to immerse yourself in our early careers social scene

You will receive all this in an inclusive, supportive and fun environment and to top it all off you will be rewarded with a competitive salary.

WHERE CAN I WORK?

The following LSH offices typically recruit placement year students each year:

• Belfast
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Cambridge
• Chelmsford
• Leeds
• London
• Manchester

CAN I APPLY?   

Our typical applicants are 2^nd Year students who are studying a RICS accredited undergraduate (BSc) degree in Real Estate (or similar) or Building Surveying with a placement/sandwich year option.

Only applicants doing a BSc Building Surveying degree will be considered for the Building Surveyor placement Year vacancies.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To apply for the 2023 placement year scheme please click on the link below to complete the simple application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER IN THE CV UPLOAD AREA. PLEASE UPLOAD ONE DOCUMENT AT A TIME.

Commercial Real Estate Pathway
Building Surveying Pathway
Planning Pathway

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?

The deadline for all placement year applications is 20:00 on 14^th November.  Any late applications will be automatically rejected. Please do not leave it until 19:59 on the 14^th to apply!

WHAT NEXT?

Shortlisting: Once the application window has closed on 14^th November, all applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted. At this stage all applicants will be receive an email to advise if they have been successful or not.  Owing to the volume of applications received we are unable to offer any individual feedback on applications rejected at this stage.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be invited to attend a single interview in January/February. These will either be face-to-face or online depending. We will let you know in advance. Our interviews take around 60 mins and will include a short Q&A based technical test to assess general aptitude. Once all the interviews are complete, final selections will be made and candidates will be notified of the outcome with feedback.

If you have any special requirements for interview, please make us aware in advance.

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.