Careers
It’s the people that make it a great place to work
Updates on applications for 2022 coming soon.
At Cavendish Maxwell, we believe in investing in the most valuable resource we have: our people. As part of this practice, we take a keen interest in developing the young minds of today to help them become the strong leaders of tomorrow.
In just over a decade, we have become one of the leading chartered surveying and property consulting firms in the region, servicing respected clients across sectors. We have achieved this by fostering a strong culture of mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing, where departments work together to give clients exceptional service.
At Cavendish Maxwell, you will have multiple opportunities to experience real work as part of a multidisciplinary consultancy. Through varied experiences you will develop important qualities such as accountability, reliability, problem solving and creativity, all of which are essential for a long and successful career.
With early opportunities to work on industry projects, network and gain leadership advice from some of the brightest minds in the business, you will be ideally positioned to establish a solid foundation for your career in real estate.
It’s not only work! You will also get to participate in engaging and fun events, allowing plenty of opportunities for team building and bonding with employees across departments.
At the end of the programme and based on your assessment, you will be given the opportunity to pursue a career in a business line and regional location suited to your strengths and preference.
Read the personal accounts of some of our successful graduates:
Cavendish Maxwell’s graduate programme is spread over two full years. The programme is broken down into four six-month rotations across key business verticals allowing candidates exposure to dynamic projects in various market segments.
Business verticals for the programme:
Our rotation structure offers candidates exposure to the residential and commercial segments in one programme, providing a holistic view of the property valuation market.
With knowledgeable expert sessions, regular client engagements and opportunities to be mentored, our programme is designed to help you gain valuable experience on the job and shape your career.
As a graduate, you will also work towards securing your professional qualification as a surveyor. We welcome applications from candidates with degrees accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The Cavendish Maxwell Graduate Programme 2021 will commence in September 2021. The deadline to submit applications is 5:30pm on 31 May 2021.
Here are the steps to apply:
Your application must describe your experience so far, detailing your education, work, passions, personal interests and reasons to want to join us. You will need to submit the following through our application form below:
> Your CV in PDF format only, with clear headings and formatting
> Cover letter (a brief introduction highlighting your interests and goals)
Once we receive your application, we will check your eligibility and suitability for the open graduate roles.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to either an in-person or Zoom interview with some of the business leaders.
If you have been selected you will receive an offer letter. On acceptance you will receive a Welcome Pack with everything you need to know and a contract. Fill the form below to proceed with your application.
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HR Director
Jessica Taylor joined Cavendish Maxwell in 2016. As HR Director, Jessica is responsible for the development and execution of all HR strategies, policies, services and programmes. She brings to the HR team over 10 years of extensive people-management skills and hands-on experience leading HR initiatives.
Jessica's expertise is founded on understanding and translating business objectives into meaningful strategies and polices that engage and motivate employees and create a positive work environment. Placing immense importance on employee engagement, Jessica believes in the principle that people tend to support what they help to create.
Prior to her role at Cavendish Maxwell, Jessica held various positions within private and public sector companies in the UK. Her meticulous approach, passion to understand what motivates people, and her support in helping them achieve their full potential has inspired positive change in the organisations where she has worked.
Her key areas of expertise includes policy design, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, recruiting, compliance reporting, HR workflow development, training and development, and benefits administration.
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Jamie Prickett
Graduate Surveyor, Residential Valuation
Cavendish Maxwell has proved an ideal platform to begin my career in real estate. Each structured rotation has provided me with a wealth of experience in the specialist sectors, which has been beneficial in truly understanding the various markets within the UAE.
Throughout my move from the UK, all of the team at Cavendish Maxwell were extremely helpful in ensuring the transition went as smoothly as possible. This welcoming and helpful nature resonates across the company, and has made moving between teams a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
During my time on the graduate programme, it has been fantastic meeting a wide range of people who have an abundance of both local and international real estate experience, and this has been a valuable resource to receive guidance and gain learnings. I would highly recommend the programme to anybody looking to begin their career in real estate in one of the world’s most fascinating markets.
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Nada Abou-gad
Graduate Surveyor, Commercial Valuation
The real estate market in the UAE can be defined as intricate and understanding where to begin your career can be a gruelling process on its own.
After completing my MSc in real estate, I could not wait to apply my technical skills to the market. Cavendish Maxwell’s rotational programme has provided me with the opportunity to not only dip my toes into every aspect of the real estate market but to dive deep into every corner. It is the kind of place where it easy to say you have everything you need for a successful career: reliable and experienced colleagues to teach and guide you, a diverse and vibrant environment you look forward to every morning, access to a range of information and knowledge on the market, and most importantly, a chance to find what you are truly passionate about. There is no doubt that these factors have played a key part in my ability to perform at my best. Cavendish Maxwell sets you up for success, and there is no doubt in my mind that if you want to have a career in real estate, this graduate programme is where you should begin.
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Stepoline Sequeira
Surveyor, Commercial Valuation
Real estate is an important sector for the UAE economy with plenty of scope for specialisation. I had prior experience in the property segment in India but wanted to further expand my knowledge of the UAE market when I moved here. Cavendish Maxwell’s graduate programme gave me the perfect opportunity to explore the various facets of the industry and develop a solid foundation for my career.
At Cavendish Maxwell I have been able to put all the theory I’ve learned into practice, whilst receiving guidance from a knowledgeable and experienced in-house team of experts. The friendly and vibrant working environment has enabled me to work hard and perform well, and I especially appreciate how individuals in the company treat one another with respect and kindness.
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