Graduate Programme

Shaping Futures, Built on Partnerships

At Daniel Watney Partnership, we believe careers should be built with care, clarity, and purpose, starting from day one.

Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you more than just a job: it’s a launchpad for your future in real estate, offering structured training, meaningful experience, and the kind of support that helps you grow with confidence and purpose.

We’re proud to be a long-established partnership where people matter. Investing in future leaders is central to our ethos, and we’re committed to helping you develop, professionally and personally, into roles that shape the future of our business and the industry.

Why Daniel Watney Partnership?

We’re just the right size: big enough to offer variety, opportunity, and progression, but small enough that you’re never just a number. You’ll be known, supported, and empowered to make an impact in our partnership.

Here’s what you can expect from our Graduate Programme:

Partner mentoring and support from day one
Exposure to a wide range of clients and diverse projects
Dedicated counsellor and supervisor throughout your qualification
Tailored rotations across disciplines to match your career goals and give you exposure so you can find your passion
Access to APC/RTPI training days and professional memberships
Experienced in-house APC assessors and RICS support package
Regular career conversations and personal development check-ins
A culture of wellbeing and inclusion, with the opportunity to make a difference in our partnership beyond your day to day role
A clear career path to partner once you’re fully qualified

We don’t just support your career, we support you.

From career development, mentoring, great benefits, mental health initiatives to inclusive networks and employee-led committees, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Applications now closed.

We’ve now closed our applications for our 2026 graduate positions.

If you applied for one of our opportunities, you can expect to hear from us before the end of the month to let you know whether we will be progressing your application.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application.

Planning & Development Scheme

This pathway is designed for graduates who want to work towards chartership (typically via RTPI APC pathway) in our Planning and Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects – from residential and commercial schemes to mixed-use developments.

What to expect:

You’ll work alongside our planners and consultants on a variety of instructions, including:

Preparing planning appraisals and feasibility studies
Assisting with planning applications, appeals and representations
Researching planning policy, site constraints and development potential
Liaising with clients, local authorities, architects and consultants
Supporting development strategies, site acquisitions and disposals
Attending site visits, meetings and public consultations
Keeping up to date with planning legislation and policy changes
Contributing to reports and day-to-day team delivery.

Commercial Graduate Scheme

This rotational scheme is ideal for graduates who want to explore the commercial side of real estate before choosing a specialism and gaining RICS Chartership. You’ll rotate across several departments based on your interests and our client needs, gaining insight into how property drives business decisions and investment strategies.

Rotations may include:

Commercial Agency
Commercial Property Management
Rating
Valuation
Lease Advisory
Development Agency

What to expect:

A tailored rotation plan shaped around your goals
Exposure to high-profile clients and real transactions
Opportunities to contribute to pitches, negotiations, and strategy
Commercial mentoring and career coaching
A chance to discover where your strengths lie

Project & Building Consultancy Scheme

This pathway is ideal for those looking for a career as a building surveyor. It is a hands-on role, where you’ll work across a wide range of commercial and residential projects, supported by experienced colleagues and a structured APC programme. You’ll gain the technical skills, client exposure, and confidence you need to become a RICS Chartered Surveyor – and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

What to expect:

You’ll work alongside our Project & Building Consultancy team on a variety of instructions, including:

Building surveys, condition reports and dilapidation assessments
Preparing specifications and schedules of work
Contract administration and project management
Measured surveys and CAD drawings
Planning and building control applications
Feasibility studies and defect diagnosis
Liaising with clients, contractors and consultants
Keeping accurate records and ensuring compliance with H&S legislation
Contributing to reports and day-to-day team delivery.

Application Process

We know applying for roles can be daunting, so we’ve designed a process that’s clear, supportive, and focused on your potential.

Here’s how it works:

Applications open

29th September

Applications close

21st November

Telephone interviews

Week commencing 1st and 8th December

Assessment Centres

15–17th December

Start Date

September 2026

We look beyond qualifications to understand who you are, how you think, and what drives you. We look at each application personally, no AI involved, to make sure we’re seeing your potential, not just filtering for key words.

Our process ensures that you get to meet the team and ask questions along the way, to make sure that you’re confident that Daniel Watney Partnership is a good fit for you too.

Above all, we’re looking for future leaders and influencers, people who care about doing great work and doing it the right way.

We’re really clear on our values at Daniel Watney and what they mean to us, you can check them out HERE on the careers page, along with reading more about what it’s like to work here.

Hear from Our Graduates

“What makes Daniel Watney stand out is the breadth of rotations and asset classes, especially in prime central London locations. The culture here is really good – people are social, approachable, and there’s lots of cross-business interaction. You’re given responsibility, exposure to partners and clients, and real work from the start.”

Will Easterfield

Responsibilities report

As a partnership, we recognise the importance of legacy, it’s the foundation of our future.

Take a look at our 2025 Responsibilities Report.

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