Guide to theBuilt Environment Careers Fair 2007

10.30 am - 3.30 pm

Monday 15th October 2007

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

School of the Built Environment

Balfour Beatty is a world-class engineering, construction and services group 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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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.

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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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Leadbitter is an award winning Regional Contractor with a reputation for delivering quality and innovation across Central and Southern England and South Wales.

We continuously offer substantial quality and expertise in our three principal operating sectors: Affordable Housing, Low Cost Open Market Sale Housing and Construction for the leisure, education, healthcare, care homes, commercial and retail markets.

As a dynamic growing company, we offer excellent career opportunities. Visit our stand for details of careers in construction and our ongoing Graduate, Apprentice and Professional Development Programmes.

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At Allsop we have around 165 staff operating in London (West End, City and Knightsbridge) and Leeds. As one of the most successful UK independent property consultancies, we are always looking for talented people to join us.

Founded in 1917, Cushman & Wakefield is the world’s largest privately-owned commercial real estate services firm, with more than 11,500 professionals in 190 offices across 50 countries. Our recruitment process looks at the individual, not for a pre-prescribed check-list of experience - that’s why we consider all degree subjects. However, what you will definitely need to be is ambitious, a self-starter, and motivated by success. You’ve probably got sharp commercial acumen too, and are able to display an interest in property and real estate.

Atkins plans, designs, and enables the delivery of complex infrastructure and buildings for clients in both public and private sectors. The Group has 175 offices around the world and employs over 15,000 permanent staff. Atkins is the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe and the largest engineering consultancy in the UK.

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HBG is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, providing customers with an established and fully-integrated range of construction, property development, design and facilities management services. Owned by Dutch-based Royal BAM Group, HBG has a turnover exceeding £850million and 11 regional offices across England, Scotland and Wales.

We create innovative and eye-catchingstructures in all sectors, from schools andhospitals to retail outlets and leisure centres. Our buildings grab headlines, turn heads and win awards.

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Lambert Smith Hampton is one of the top 10 commercial property consultancies in the UK & Ireland, providing market driven solution for its clients. We recruit both general practice and building surveying graduates who want to make a difference, are dedicated and have a genuine passion for property.

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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.

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The Willmott Dixon Management Trainee Scheme was established in 1979 with an initial intake of 20 Management Trainees. Our management trainee scheme now recruits on average 30 trainees annually, within the disciplines of Site Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Buying, Design & Build, Business Development and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.

A leading construction, development and service group, we specialise in building and civil engineering, support services, private housebuilding, property development and the Private Finance Initiative. Employing over 8,000 people worldwide, we rank as one of the top contractors in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £1.8bn.

We believe that our graduate development programme is the best in the industry. We also believe that you’re at your best when you really enjoy what you do, so we give you everything you need to achieve that!

Laing O’Rourke plc is the largest privately owned construction firm in the UK. We have offices in the UK, Germany, India, Australia and United Arab Emirates, with over 28,000 employees worldwide. It has a truly integrated capability, with a directly-employed internal supply chain allowing us to take a holistic view of construction. We specialise in delivering ambitious yet achievable construction projects that delight both clients and the communities who use them every day. Laing O’Rourke is responsible for some of the most innovative construction solutions in the world

Hays Construction & Property 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 25 countries worldwide and has thousands of permanent and temporary 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. For further information contact Simon Palmer T 01865 248713 or visit www.hays.com/construction

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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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Gerald Eve is one of the UK’s leading, independent chartered surveying and property consultancy partnerships. We act for the public and private sector, including one-third of the FTSE 100. In the last financial year our turnover rose by 10.3% and we are ranked 67th in the Sunday Times 2006 list of Best 100 Companies to Work For.

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Strutt & Parker offer Residential Agency, Commercial, Rural Consultancy and Sporting Lettings. Pursuing a career with Strutt & Parker will give you the opportunity for personal development and to contribute to the future success and growth of a leading property firm. You will benefit from the rewards that reflect high levels of personal achievement.

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Visit the TARGETjobs stand to register with TARGETjobs.co.uk to receive personalised job alerts sent to your mailbox. TARGETjobs.co.uk is packed with thousands of graduate jobs and excellent careers advice. You can research leading graduate employers across 32 different sectors of work, search over 400 job descriptions to find your best match, chat to other jobseekers on our forum and receive applications and interviews tips direct from recruiters.

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.

Jacobs operate across a wide range of markets including infrastructure, transportation, buildings, environment, energy and defence. Our global network includes 60 major offices across 15 countries.

Jacobs 3 year Graduate Development Programme will ensure you develop the necessary management skills for success in a project working environment.

Oxfordshire County Council, Environment & EconomyEnvironment & Economy delivers services that directly impact on the lives of every person in Oxfordshire.

The Sustainable Development services take the corporate lead on spatial planning, research and statistics and delivery of specific economic and environmental programmes. The planning implementation team delivers the county council’s planning, transport and environmental objectives through its input to district local development frameworks and development control. The Transport Service is responsible for devising the council’s local Transport and Asset Management Plans. It provides policy support and transport strategy guidance on planned development proposals and seeks to secure the necessary funding to deliver transport improvements for the future.

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We think we’re going places. Don’t just take our word for it; In 2007 we were rated 18th in the Sunday Times Best Companies to work for. We are a rapidly growing international transport consultancy with 12 offices around the world. Come and visit our stand to find out more.

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.

G&T is an international Property Consultancy company specialising in Quantity Surveying and Property Management. We recruit graduates from a range of disciplines and require a minimum of a 2.1 in their degree and at least 240 UCAS points at A-level (or equivalent), as well as a passion for the construction industry.

Atisreal is one of the leading commercial real estate consultancies in Europe. The group’s services include Agency, Investment & Asset Management, Consulting, Corporate Real Estate, Property & Facility Management, Valuation and Work Place Solutions.

With 11,000 people operating in 140 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. We combine this with a highly sociable team-oriented approach, so whilst we work hard, there is plenty of opportunity to network, share knowledge and have fun!

GVA Grimley is one of the UK’s leading firms of property advisers, providing a full range of property-related services including agency, town planning, building consultancy, investment, management and valuation consultancy. GVA Grimley also offers specialist skills in new technology and the telecoms sector. A founding member of GVA worldwide, its global reach extends throughout Europe, North America and Australasia.

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.

Nelson Bakewell 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. Nelson Bakewell 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 Nelson Bakewell. 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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We are one of the UK’s leading company’s in the specialist field of cleaning, repair and adaption of historic building facades. We have successfully undertaken many major refurbishment, repair and conservation projects on buildings of historical importance including; Windsor Castle, St. James’s Palace, Kensington Palace, the Houses of parliament, the Royal Opera House, Kew Palace, HM Treasury. We are interested in receiving applications for the position of ‘Assistant Contracts Manager’ from graduates who have completed their BSc Construction Management Course. We may also be able to offer ‘Year Out’ industry placement positions to suitable candidates.

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Oxford Brookes Alumni Mentoring SchemeAs more people decide to enjoy the benefits of a university education, you need to do more to make sure you have a head-start when it comes to moving on after graduation. An Oxford Brookes University mentor could improve your confidence and self-esteem, raise your aspirations and explore your potential, increase your career options, offer support through your time at university and help you move into the world of work or on to further study.

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.

Our business is to design, construct and maintain the built environment that we all depend on everyday.

• Formed in 1966, we remain privately owned and employ over 1,000 staff • We have nine regional offices and operate throughout southeast England • 2006 turnover is up 4.4% to £234.4m and pre-tax profits have grown by 19% to £3.58m

Anglo Irish Bank is one of the largest Property Finance Banks in the UK. Our Business focuses on three niche markets; Commercial Property Lending; Wealth Management and Treasury.

The 12 month programme features a blend of projects, on-the-job training and placements in the core business areas of Commercial Lending and Treasury. The placements will provide opportunities to work in London and our Regional Offices. Together they provide an overview of our business and a detailed understanding of our operating processes. By the end you will be well-placed to develop your career in a range of directions within Anglo Irish Bank.

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.

SEGRO is a property investment and development company that leads the way in the provision of Flexible Business Space across Europe. With a total property portfolio of £5.1 billion, SEGRO delivers business space solutions to some of the world’s largest and smallest companies.

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.

Pearce Group is a main contractor operating on key projects in the South West and South Wales, and managing construction works nationally for major retailers.

We offer both Graduate and Sandwich Placement opportunities where you’ll gain real experience on a variety of projects - our flexible training programmes are tailored to suit your needs.

We are Ireland’s most successful property advisors with over 450 staff, and offices in Dublin, Belfast and Cork. Our success is built on securing the best professional talent in the market and providing top class professional advice to our clients. Our Graduate Excellence Programme offers outstanding career development, personal growth and even some fun along the way (honest!)

Our graduates don’t just learn about high profile projects, they do them from day one. You’ll have the potential to move between sectors and departments to make your career path your own.

75+ Graduate Trainee & Summer Placement vacancies across UK in Commercial, Planning, Development, Residential, Rural and Building Surveying.

South Oxfordshire is a predominantly rural district which includes Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 70 Conservation Areas and many listed buildings. There are four towns within the District, including the historic market towns of Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford, Didcot and Thame, and attractive stretches of the River Thames.

The Planning & Building Control Service comprises; Planning Policy team, two Area Development Control teams, Planning Appeals and Enforcement team, Conservation and Design team and two area Building Control teams. The Area Development Control teams deal with planning applications and provide professional advice on planning matters.

Oakwood Builders and Joinery Ltd is a family owned and run building firm specialising in prestige, high-end residential renovation and refurbishment – using traditional craft skills. We are committed to environmental sustainability: we only use FSC certified timber, leading edge insulating materials and bio fuels. We are an “investor in people”.

Green Carbon Construction is a new company. We deliver environmentally sustainable solutions in the construction industry. We are the sole builder of RuralZED eco-homes from the ZEDfactory: builders of the BedZED project, and also construct Canadian SuperE eco-homes. Our small size gives maximum opportunity to reward initiative, ambition and innovation.

CB Richard Ellis is the leading global real estate services company. Worldwide, we have more people advising more clients than any other property adviser, giving our people unparalleled options for where they want to take their careers. We have over 400 offices in 58 countries with nearly 24 000 employees.

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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