Property Undergraduate Placement 

Start Date: October 2027 

Number of Places on Offer: 2 (1 x Placement in Building Maintenance & 1 x Placement in Building Development. Applications will be considered for either placement). 

Entry Criteria: 

The programme is open to all penultimate year undergraduate students from a RICS or CIOB approved Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree. 

• You’ll be on track to achieve at least a 2:1 degree and be able to show a review of your first-year grades. 

• You’ll have achieved ABB grades at A level or above (or equivalent grades). 

• Hold a full and valid UK driver’s licence. 

 Download our Graduate Prospectus HERE

Buildings, Estate and Property Management Undergraduate Scheme 2025 

Hello! We’re Mitchells & Butlers – we’re a big player in the UK hospitality game, Throughout the UK we have over 1,750 vibrant pubs, restaurants and bars across 18 successful and varied brands. You may have never heard of us before but we’re sure you’ve heard of a few of our brands, like All Bar One, Miller & Carter and Toby Carvery. 

We set the industry standard when it comes to delivering excellent guest service and great food & drink, but none of this would be possible without our amazing teams of people and our Property teams are a vital ingredient to our success. 

We own some of the UKs most prestigious buildings, from Grade 1 listed properties with an incredible heritage to modern retail parks, our property estate is second to none and this is all down to the great work of our property team. From site management, to business refurbishments and restorations, to maintenance projects, the influence of our property team flows through M&B supporting some of the country’s most loved brands.  

Our Property Undergraduate Placement 

Our scheme, and our industry needs ambitious Undergraduates with a thirst for knowledge and bags of drive and determination. If you’re on the lookout for a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in building, estate and property Management, you’ve come to the right place. 

Our paid 12-month placement is designed to give you a real insight into the professional environment of building and estate management supporting the hospitality sector, here at our in-house Property department in Birmingham City Centre. We’ll make sure your personalised programme caters to your development needs and gives you as much exposure to each function in our Property department as possible. We want you to enjoy your time with us just as much as the learnings you’ll get from it. 

Why Mitchells & Butlers? 

We're a people-first business, and we genuinely mean it. 

One thing our Graduates & Undergraduates consistently tell us is that it's the people who make Mitchells & Butlers different. From your first day, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues, approachable leaders and a close-knit Graduate & Undergraduate community who want to see you succeed. 

You'll never be "just the Undergrad." You'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to share your ideas and supported to develop through meaningful experiences that make a genuine difference to our business. 

Along the way you'll experience the breadth of one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses, working across different Property specialisms, brands and business challenges. No two days – or placements – are ever the same. 

Who thrives on this scheme? 

From the outset, you'll be trusted with meaningful work, contributing to live projects that influence our business and the properties within it. We'll expect you to think commercially, ask great questions, build relationships and take ownership of your development. 

The year placement is fast-paced and challenging. You'll be stretched, supported and encouraged to step outside your comfort zone, because that's where the biggest learning happens. 

You'll thrive if you are: 

• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in Property. 
• Curious and always looking to learn. 
• Resilient when faced with new challenges. 
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and making a positive impact. 

If that sounds like you, we'll give you everything you need to starting building an incredible career. 

 We will make sure you get there by… 

•  A thorough introduction to our Property department to understand how all our functions work and support our business. 
• You’ll get involved in fast paced and high value projects that will refine your technical skills. 
• We’ll support you in increasing your theoretical and practical knowledge through working in a professional environment. 
• You’ll add real value to the company by applying your knowledge, completing surveys and projects to enhance your skill set. 
• Further to this, a successful Undergraduate year within our property department can lead to the opportunity to progress into the M&B Buildings, Estate and Property Management graduate scheme.  

We'll invest in your success 

Throughout the programme you'll have: 

• A dedicated line manager. 
• A placement manager for every rotation. 
• A Undergraduate or Graduate buddy. 
• Access to our wider Graduate & Undergraduate community. 
• Structured development workshops designed to accelerate your growth. 

Our managers won't expect you to know everything, but they will expect you to bring energy, curiosity and a willingness to learn. In return, they'll coach, challenge and support you every step of the way. 

Ready to challenge yourself? 

If you're looking for an easy placement year, this probably isn't the scheme for you. 

But if you're excited by taking on real responsibility, learning from experienced Property professionals, building relationships across a diverse business and accelerating your career from day one, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply through our careers website to complete your online application. 

Our recruitment process includes: 

1. Online Application 
2. Initial Video Assessment 
3. Teams Interview with a Recruiter 
4. Online Psychometric Profile 
5. Final Stage interview with Senior Leaders 

 The small print 

Our Undergraduate placements are incredibly popular and attract applications from high-calibre Undergraduates across the UK. Places are limited, with just two places available on our Property Undergraduate Scheme, so competition is high. Applications may close early once we've received sufficient interest. 

If you're ready to challenge yourself, make an impact and begin your journey towards becoming one of our future Property leaders, we'd love to hear from you. 

Applications close Monday 21st September