2027 Savills Graduate Programme - Rural

Role Title: Graduate Rural Surveyor

Salary:

£27,000 and a £1,000 sign on bonus

Locations:

Carlisle, Edinburgh, Perth, Winchester, Norwich, Ipswich, Cirencester, York, Truro, Oxford, Chester, Telford, Petworth, Taunton

Role Overview:

Savills Rural team operate at the forefront of dynamic and forward-thinking land management. From a UK network of over 30 offices, from Inverness in the North to Truro in the South-West, our surveyors and rural professionals offer a range of advice to clients including traditional estate management, the preparation of farms and estates for sale, forestry management and investment, as well as consultancy services such as valuation or acting in the delivery of infrastructure projects.

Our wider services cover; architecture, building consultancy, rural planning, food and farming, renewable energy, energy brokerage, mapping and strategic projects, and we offer graduates a wide range of experience across the rural sector.

The Wider Rural and Projects Division covers many disciplines.

Rural Areas Include:

Working within estate management, rural professional, and rural agency.

As a graduate on the rural pathway, no one day is the same. In a typical day, a rural graduate could be out walking boundaries and inspecting crops, dealing with residential, commercial, or agricultural landlord and tenant issues, carrying out property refurbishments or negotiating terms for access agreements and easements. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is second to none.

The Edinburgh Estate Management team is a friendly, supportive, and fun team of seven. As a graduate Surveyor based in Edinburgh, you'll gain hands-on experience working on interesting estates across Scotland and North Northumberland. You'll collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, giving you exposure to diverse projects and helping you build a well-rounded understanding of the rural property sector.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• High attention to detail, well organized 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.

Assessment Process for This Role:

• Online Application
• CV and Question – Applications close at 11.59pm on 19th October 2026
• Online Assessment – SHL (will need to be completed by 12pm on 20th October 2026)
• Screening Calls for Shortlisted Candidates – 30th October and 2nd November 2026
• Assessment Centre & Panel Interview – 17th November 2026 (Edinburgh), 19th and 20th November (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.

• Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification.
• Complete all required induction training.

Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, showing curiosity about the business.

• Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy, and your contribution towards both.

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.

Time Management – Maintain good time-keeping, personally and professionally.

• Arrive at work in good time and make every effort to be a reliable team member.

Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues.

• Have regular 1:1s with your line manager.

Benefits (Headline):

• Permanent contract for all graduates
• 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 confidential 24-hour service
• Discretionary bonus scheme and employee discounts

Training:

Our training and development programme is highly regarded as one of the best in the property industry, aimed at enabling our graduates to reach their full potential. As a graduate, you'll have regular opportunities to attend technical, business skills, and personal development activities, complementing both your practical experience and meeting the theoretical requirements.

Career Development:

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.

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.