Our commercial graduates gain experience across a range of teams over the course of the graduate programme through our rotations. This provides you with the experience to then make an informed decision on which area of commercial surveying to specialise, following attainment of your APC.  

As a graduate commercial surveyor, you can expect to have a minimum of 2-years structured training programme. Typically, you will undertake three 8-month rotational seats within different commercial teams across our Advisory, Agency, and Property Management & Consultancy Divisions. Your rotations will be allocated to any three of the following teams: valuations, business rates, office leasing agency, industrial leasing agency development agency, landlord and tenant, investment, and property management.

The rotations will give you the opportunity to learn from specialised teams, offering the best possible training for the APC, as well as setting the foundations for the rest of your career.

By the end of the two-year rotation period, our graduates have developed a well-rounded and enhanced understanding of commercial real estate. They benefit from numerous opportunities to build connections and network with qualified industry peers along the way.

Key Information

Our commercial graduate programme provides you with the ideal route to becoming a chartered member status with the RICS.

As a commercial graduate, we offer the commercial pathway for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Member of the RICS (MRICS). This pathway enables you to gain varied and relevant experience over the years to become a chartered surveyor. Some examples of the competencies you may undertake via this pathway include:

  • Valuation
  • Leasing and letting
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Inspection
  • Purchase & sale
  • Data Management
  • Sustainability

You’ll receive structured training and mentoring to support your journey through the with exposure to a wide variety of competencies that directly align with your day-to-day responsibilities.

At Fisher German, we’re dedicated to helping you develop a comprehensive skillset in rural property. We also support your personal and professional growth in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Being a graduate on our commercial programme, you could be based out of one of our four commercial regions. For the duration of the graduate programme, you will be expected to be able to work from the offices within your allocated region.

  • Northwest region, covering our Manchester, Liverpool and Knutsford offices.
  • Midlands region, covering our Birmingham and Worcester offices
  • London, based in our London office
  • Doncaster, covering Yorkshire and the North-East

You will have the opportunity to select your preferred locations on your application, provided we are recruiting for that office or region.

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As someone who didn't come from a property background, FG have welcomed me into a supportive team that has helped me grow professionally. I particularly enjoy our involvement in charity events and the positive, friendly culture that makes work both rewarding and enjoyable.

Thomas Hocking

BSc Real Estate, Liverpool John Moores University

My Journey - 2025: Graduate

The diverse range of work and strong career development opportunities.

Tatiana Wharton

BSc Geography, Newcastle University

My Journey - 2024: Graduate→ Autumn 2026: Aiming to submit APC

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