Guide to theBuilt Environment Careers Fair 2008

10.30 am - 3.30 pm

Monday 13th October 2008

Sports Centre, Gipsy Lane CampusThe Careers CentreDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management

School of the Built Environment

Sponsored by

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The Leadbitter Group has firmly established itself as a market leader within both the UK Construction and Affordable Housing Markets.

As a dynamic growing company, we offer excellent career opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The overall aim of the industrial placement programme is to engage students in the second year of their degree within the business to raise aspiration and acquire a sense of achievement within Leadbitter.

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Allsop, founded in 1906, has become one of the most successful UK independent property consultancies providing a broad range of real estate services including investment, agency and professional in both the commercial and residential sectors.

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Balfour Beatty is a world-class engineering, construction, services and investment business operating in UK and international markets for road, rail and utility systems, buildings and complex structures. We deliver projects on time, within budget and to our customers’ satisfaction – and with the greatest respect for safety, the environment and the communities we work in.

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CB Richard Ellis is the world’s leading real estate services firm. The company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices in over 50 countries. CB Richard Ellis offer training opportunities across the UK in Building Surveying, Commercial Property, Planning & Development and Quantity Surveying. We also offer a number of opportunities throughout Central Europe on our Commercial Property route.

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With more than 1200 architects, designers, engineers, urbanists, sustainability experts, lighting designers and acoustics specialists in 15 studios across the UK, France, Ireland and Netherlands, BDP is recognised as the largest and most progressive interdisciplinary design firm in Europe.

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BAM Construct UK Ltd (formerly HBG UK Ltd) is a construction services company. BAM has seven regional bases across England, Scotland and Wales and an annual turnover of £1bn. We are part of Dutch-based , Royal BAM Group, which operates in 30 countries, has around 30,000 employees worldwide, a turnover exceeding £7bn and is one of the top ten construction companies in Europe.

We have vacancies UK wide for; graduates, day release trainees, industrial and summer placement students plus a limited number of University scholarships.

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Founded in 1765, Cluttons LLP is one of the UK’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors and property consultants. Through our network of offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East and South Africa, we offer a full range of property related services across the commercial, residential and rural sectors. These services include asset and fund management, investment, commercial and development agency, valuation, landlord and tenant, planning and regeneration, project and building consultancy, telecommunications and research.

Although proud of our long history, we are a forward-looking, dynamic and diverse business, employing over 650 people.

Colin Buchanan is a leading transport, planning, urban design and economics consultancy. The firm remains independent, offering impartial and objective advice and excellent design solutions to a wide variety of clients. Employing around 280 people, the firm has offices throughout the UK and Ireland as well as subsidiary companies in China and Spain.

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Founded in 1998, we are a leading social enterprise, with strong ethical goals and beliefs. We buy, refurbish, manage and let offices to charities and other social change organizations. We own 14 buildings throughout the UK and 2 in Belgium. We welcome anyone who is hard working & dedicated to social change.

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Enterprise is a support services company that provides infrastructure maintenance services for the public sector, the utilities industry and large organisations. The programme is tailored to fit around specific areas of the business, on the operational and support sides.

Currently we have opportunities in the following departments:Operational Roles; Project Management (Field Based); Support; Commercial; Health and Safety; Marketing and Communications; Consultancy.

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Drivers Jonas LLP has over 700 partners and staff. We have a very successful and well-established graduate training programme and one of the highest APC pass rates in the profession. We give our graduates early responsibility and client contact, together with excellent opportunities for career progression. Our calibre of training and on-the-job experience is second to none.

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ISG delivers award winning new build, refurbishment and fit out services throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. You are eligible to apply for either the Graduate or Industrial Placement schemes if you are studying Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or other similar construction related degrees, with a minimum of 2.1 in your degree. For more information or to apply online, please visit www.isgplc.com/careers.

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RICS – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – is the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world. As such, it represents everything that is good in the property profession. Our members offer the very best advice on a surprisingly diverse range of land, property, construction and related environmental issues. As part of our role, we help to set, maintain and regulate standards. We also provide impartial advice to governments and policy-makers.

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Hays Construction is one of the UK’s leading recruitment consultancies to the built environment. Formed in 1958, it boasts over 80 offices throughout the UK, a presence in 27 countries worldwide and has thousands of permanent, freelance and interim jobs. Specialist consultants can offer expert advice on all aspects of recruitment, from CV and interview tips to guidance on salary levels and the latest opportunities. Hays Construction is the only recruitment consultancy endorsed by CIOB. For further information contact Simon Palmer T 01865 248713 or visit www.hays.com/construction

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Commercial Property at Network Rail is a great place to be - we have some very exciting opportunities across the country. Not many people know that we’re one of the country’s largest property owners. Home to one of the most substantial portfolios you’ll find we own over 20,000 buildings, 2,500 stations and over 9,000 railway arches, offices, shops, leisure and light industrial units.

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King Sturge LLP is a firm with a long history, a vibrant present and clear objective for the future.

One of the largest property consultancies in Europe, King Sturge operates through its comprehensive network in major UK commercial centres and principal mainland European cities.

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As one of the largest privately owned property consultancies in the United Kingdom, Strutt & Parker is justifiably proud of its reputation for independent thinking and attracting and retaining the best personnel. We offer rewarding careers in Commercial, Development Land, Planning, Rural Consultancy, Farm Management and Residential Sales throughout the United Kingdom

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Gerald Eve LLP in one of the UK’s leading, independent chartered property consultancy partnerships. We act for the public and private sector, including over 40% of the FTSE 100. Our turnover has risen by a third within the last six years, and we have been classified as a ‘first class place to work’ by The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For survey 2008.

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Turner & Townsend is a market-leading global construction and management consultancy driven by a commitment to excellence.

From a worldwide network of strategically located offices we provide a wide range of services that give our clients the highest levels of control, quality and value in every aspect of project delivery and business improvement.

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Savills is a leading global real estate service provider with over 200 offices worldwide & was recently voted ‘Graduate Employer of Choice for Property 2008’ The Times and ‘Graduate Employer of Choice’, TARGETJobs Grad Survey 2008.

With offices throughout the UK and the option of up to 6 different rotations through various departments you will have every opportunity to make your career path your own. Approx 75 positions available for Sep 2009.

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Morgan Ashurst is a leading full-service construction business with more than 2,150 employees within the UK. Our activities range from large-scale complex projects, new build and refurbishments, to small works, repair and maintenance services across the commercial, defence, education, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing sectors. The company has been specialising in major complex and local community-based building projects for more than three decades and today delivers some of the country’s most prestigious buildings for some of the world’s best know organisations. Through the diversity of projects we undertake we are able to provide first class career and development opportunities that meet the personal aspirations of those we employ.

We recruit Industrial Placement Students and Graduates from the Construction Management and Quantity Surveying degree courses.

Cushman and Wakefield is the world’s largest privately-owned commercial real estate services firm, with more than 15,000 professionals across 58 countries. Our business thrives on the individual talents of each member of the team, so whether you have a RICS accredited degree or not, you could be right for us.

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Oxford Brookes Careers CentreOffering help and advice on a wide variety of career areas. Support on producing an excellent CV, guidance on application and interview techniques; presentation skills and much more. Visit our stand today or try our website www.brookes.ac.uk/careers.

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Jones Lang LaSalle is a global leader in real estate services and money management. The company comprises two distinct global sub-brands – LaSalle Investment Management and Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. Jones Lang LaSalle operates from three operational business regions – the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA with headquarters in Chicago, Singapore and London.

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Knight Frank, LLP is the leading independent global commercial and residential property consultancy. We are ranked in the top 3 property services firm in the UK and we are the highest ranked independent property services firm.

We offer two Graduate Schemes in both Commercial and Residential property, based at a wide variety of locations across UK. Each year we recruit the best RICS accredited graduates and work in partnership with you to train successful Chartered Surveyors, Planners and Building Surveyors.

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Bouygues UK is a major subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, one of the world’s leading construction and services groups which is present in 60 countries worldwide. As a benchmark contractor in the PFI and design & build market with an annual turnover of £160m, Bouygues UK offers integrated design, construction and operation under a global contract. Within the PFI market, Bouygues UK has focused particularly on the healthcare and education sectors with projects ranging from £50m to £300m. It has also successfully delivered other prestigious projects such as the new Home Office building in central London. The company is diversifying into the social/affordable housing market.

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With 12,500 people operating in 150 cities in 45 countries, we are bound to have an opportunity that would suit you down to the ground.

We offer real opportunities, real mobility, and real reward. DTZ are hiring for the UK, China and elsewhere for 2009. To find out more come along to our stand and speak to our Graduate Recruitment team and current DTZ graduates.

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We are one of the largest firms of property advisors in the UK and have 12 national business units operating out of 12 regional locations, all providing a great range of services across a wide variety of different marketplaces. GVA Grimley is looking to recruit graduates across the following disciplines:General Practice Surveying; Building Surveying; Planning.

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herecomestheboss.com (hctb) exists as a free resource to students and universities – using video online to present topical business issues that get students business savvy and give them talking points with employers.

We also provide a platform for companies and charities to upload their own existing video material. Using unique search capabilities students can find brands they might not normally have come across; they then can watch a video to get a flavour of an employer’s “personality” and the opportunities they offer, rather than wading through pages of text, or visiting countless different websites.

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NB Real Estate has always tried to stand out from its rivals. An innovative approach to business has seen it grow rapidly during the past 23 years into one of the UK’s foremost property consultancies. NB Real Estate is a young, progressive company that looks for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated and aim to excel. Chairman Michael Hatt says: ‘The values we prize most highly are a commitment to quality, teamwork and innovation. We recruit people who we believe will flourish in the vibrant atmosphere at NB Real Estate. Our commitment to them ensures that they get the training, resources and rewards that help them achieve their career goals. In return we look for flexibility, reliability and responsibility.’

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Kingerlee is a 5th generation family owned company established in 1868 and has a long and successful history of building in and around Oxford.

We are constantly on the look out for new talent , if you have an interest in Construction Management, Surveying or any other discipline related to construction please come and visit our stand.

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Matchtech is one of the UK’s leading technical recruitment consultancies, specialising in placing graduates into The Built Environment Sector.

We offer an entirely free of charge service. It’s our job to find the perfect job for you. We will take the pressure, worry and time consumption out of the job-hunting process.

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PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd are one of the UK’s leading company’s in the specialist field of cleaning, repair and adaptation of historic building facades such as: Windsor Castle; St. James’s Palace; Kensington Palace; The Houses of Parliament. We are recruiting graduates from the BSc Construction Management Course for ‘Assistant Contracts Manager’ roles. We also offer ‘Year Out’ Industrial Placements.www.payestone.co.uk

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Buro Four is a leading provider of project management and consultancy services, specialising in property and construction. Since our inception twenty years ago, we have provided quality service and advice to clients ranging from the blue-chip sector (Vodafone, Standard Life) to higher education (Imperial College, University of Manchester) to the arts (RADA, The Young Vic Theatre Company) and beyond. And our clients keep coming back when they need to embark on further exciting developments that will shape their future.

Laing O’Rourke is a leader in construction solutions. As an international business with 31,000 employees worldwide, we are focused on building a brighter, better and sustainable future for the communities we serve.

Laing O’Rourke is able to offer graduates unparalleled career opportunities.

Disciplines required are wide and varied. They include civil and structural engineering, building, quantity surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, building surveying, building services, construction management and environmental engineering.

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Carillion plc is one of the UK’s leading support services and construction companies, employing over 50,000 people. We have operations across Britain, Europe, Canada, the Middle East and Caribbean. We have a portfolio of award-winning work in areas vital to society: health, education and regeneration, road, rail, defence and commercial property.

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Countryside Properties is a specialist development company recognised in particular for the creation of sustainable communities and urban and rural regeneration. The Group’s highly skilled, professional team is dedicated to creating developments of outstanding quality, which add real value to communities and to the environment.

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TOP TIPS ON MAKING THE MOST OF TODAY!

This guide contains a map of the venue and details of all the exhibitors. Take a few moments to read

the guide and if you haven’t already, work out who you want to see.

Often the representatives on stands are recent graduates so don’t be afraid to ask questions informally

- they were probably in your position last year.

Remember the exhibitor is paying to be here - they want to talk to you.

Here are some possible questions you may want to ask:

⋅ Do you offer work experience placements? If so, what happens on a typical placement?

⋅ Must you have, or expect to get, a minimum 2:1 to apply to this company? If so, can

you apply with a lower predicted degree result if you have extenuating circumstances

or a really good record of experience?

⋅ What are the typical working hours like in this organisation?

⋅ What are the opportunities for progression/promotion within this organisation?

⋅ What sort of person would I have to be to do this job well?

⋅ What sort of things could I do to increase my chances of getting into this organisation?

(e.g. work experience, extra curricular activities)

⋅ Do you accept applications from mature students?

⋅ Do you accept applications from international students, who might require a work permit?

⋅ What is the level of competition for entry to the firm?

The fair will provide you with a unique opportunity to find out about potential opportunities for you, in

one day, all in one place.