2027 Savills Graduate Programme - Building and Project Consultancy

Role title: Graduate Building Surveyor/Project Manager (September 2027 start)

Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus / Regions: £27,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus (Some regions offer a higher salary of £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus, dependent on location and the Cost of Living)

Locations: London, Cambridge, Manchester, Newcastle, Oxford

About this role:

Our Building & Project Consultancy team of over 250 consultants advise on buildings and projects throughout the UK, operating from 15 offices across England and Scotland. This is complemented by an extensive European presence, with resources available through a network of 70 offices. In London, our expertise is delivered through separate professional services and project management teams, whereas our regional offices provide a full range of services via one single and cohesive team.

Project Management

Our national team of project managers bring together specialists from every property sector and market, enabling us to apply both sector-specific knowledge and broad industry expertise across office, industrial, logistics, mixed-use, retail, residential and development projects. Drawing on backgrounds in Chartered Building Surveying, Project Management, and Structural Engineering, we deliver a truly national service. Our project management teams support investors, developers, landlords, owner-occupiers, and tenants, overseeing the development, refurbishment, and fit-out of properties across a diverse range of sectors. We provide comprehensive project and programme management services, including employer’s agent, risk management, procurement strategy, programming, contract administration, and strategic project consultancy.

Building Surveying

Our national building surveying teams deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions across every stage of the project lifecycle. They provide specialist advice on the acquisition, development, ownership, occupation, sustainable retrofit, and disposal of individual assets and property portfolios across all sectors. Working closely with institutional clients throughout the UK and Europe, including commercial landlords, investors, banks, and occupiers, they take the time to understand their unique business objectives and provide clear, strategic, and commercially focused advice to support their property interests.

How you’ll make an impact:

• High attention to detail, well-organised and a proactive approach
• Ability to empower those around them
• Strong verbal, numerical, and report writing skills
• A team player with leadership potential
• Ability to listen to others and collaborate effectively
• Strategic approach to problem-solving
• Highly motivated
• Ability to challenge in a positive way
• Computer literate

Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our graduate intake - so it's very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you're really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself.

The assessment process for this role:

• Online Application: Applications close at 11.59pm on 19th October 2026
• Online Assessment: SHL (will be sent on application completion and need to be completed by 12pm on 20th October 2026)
• Screening Calls for Shortlisted Candidates: 30th October 2026
• Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day): 12th November 2026 (London, Margaret Street)

Key skills:

• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Building Relationships
• Planning and Organising
• Adaptability
• Resilience

Future Talent Objectives:

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of the profession you are training within, the qualification you are completing, and the role you are undertaking.

• Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience
• Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning)

Business Awareness

Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business.

• Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy, and your contribution towards both.
• Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations

Work Quality

Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required.

• Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind
• Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies

Time Management

Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally.

• Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team
• Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team

Effective Communication

Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business.

• Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work
• Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times

Benefits (headline):

• Permanent Contract for all graduates, as opposed to a 2-year training contract
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Company mobile phone and Laptop
• Training and APC costs covered
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24-hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme and employee discounts

Training:

Our award-winning training programme is recognised as one of the best in the property industry, designed to help you reach your full potential. Throughout the programme, you will have access to a wide range of technical, business and personal development opportunities, including conferences, courses, networking events, revision sessions, and mock assessments. Named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for 20 consecutive years, we provide a tailored training pathway supported by a dedicated APC supervisor and counsellor. Through regular progress reviews, they will guide your development and ensure you gain the experience and support needed to achieve your professional goals.

Career Development:

After successfully achieving RICS membership through your APC, you'll continue to benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities. We support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), ensuring your skills, knowledge, and professional standards remain current with industry, legislative, and business developments.

Find your place to thrive:

Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues, and our business as part of a truly inclusive culture.

No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values. We listen, We empower, We challenge, We collaborate.

Right to work in the UK and employment offer:

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. You will be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the recruitment process.

Savills are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.