Graduate Development Surveyor

Job description

The Duchy of Cornwall is on a mission to become a world-leading impact organisation, passionate about delivering transformative change through creating healthy, thriving communities and ecosystems in the places it operates.

Were looking for a Graduate Development Surveyor to join our team at Nansledan, one of the UKs most ambitious development projects, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting housing, commercial and leisure projects that will shape the future of this growing community.

Reporting to the Development Director, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle. Youll support the delivery of residential neighbourhoods, affordable and Build to Rent housing, commercial developments (including a new High Street area called Market Street), and community and sports facilities, while working alongside housebuilders, consultants, local stakeholders and colleagues across the Duchy.

From supporting development agreements and financial appraisals to helping deliver projects themselves, youll gain experience of every aspect of creating a thriving, sustainable place.

Were looking for someone with a degree in a development-related discipline who is passionate about property, placemaking and creating communities that balance commercial success with positive social and environmental outcomes.

Youll be highly organised, commercially aware and eager to learn, with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Most importantly, youll be motivated by the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to one of the UKs most innovative long-term development projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside an experienced Development Director and within a wider development team, gaining broad experience across residential, commercial and mixed-use development from strategy through to delivery.

So, if youre looking for a graduate role that offers real responsibility, outstanding development opportunities and the chance to help shape the future of Nansledan, wed love to hear from you! Please visit our careers page to apply.

Closing date: 14th August 2026.

The Duchy of Cornwall is proud to promote a culture of wellbeing and equity. Through our recruitment process, we aim to recruit the very best employees from varied cultural and social backgrounds, with a variety of skills and experiences.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Quintrell Downs

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

27-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English