Aspiring Trainee Surveyor Harry Hodgkinson is getting a true taste of his dream career – after his dad Ian’s online post opened the door to a great opportunity!
Harry, who is two-thirds of the way through his Real Estate degree at Nottingham Trent University has secured a year’s placement with Lincoln-based chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co.
The 20-year-old from Ilkeston got the chance to join the firm’s Westgate offices, after one of its surveyors responded to a Linked In post by Ian Hodgkinson, of Derby-based Hodgkinson Builders, who told his connections his son was looking to gain quality industry experience.
Now Harry, a Derby County supporter, is starting to explore all aspects of a chartered surveyor’s work, getting out and about meeting Banks Long & Co’s clients and showing prospective buyers and tenants around available properties.
“My father originally taught bricklaying and then went on to have his own building company. Ever since I went on work experience, I’ve wanted to work in a different part of the property sector, by becoming a chartered surveyor,” said Harry.
“Banks Long & Co has given me the ideal opportunity to learn more about the profession and explore areas where I might eventually want to specialise.
“What really appeals is the fact that every day is different. I really enjoy meeting people and showing them around premises. It’s all about ensuring prospective buyers or those looking to rent find the ideal commercial property for their individual needs.”
