2027 Savills Graduate Programme - Infrastructure (Rural)

Role title: Graduate Lands Consent Surveyor (September 2027 start)

Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus / Regions: £27,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus

Locations: London, Salisbury, Cirencester, Bury St Edmunds

About this role:

Operating across a UK network of over 30 offices and a number of client offices from North of Scotland down to Dorset and Kent. Our services cover land consents, referencing, negotiation, planning, landowner/contractor liaison and damage claim negotiation across the infrastructure and utility sector, including electricity, water, gas and telecoms. The Savills Infrastructure team is a unique team within Savills acting on behalf of infrastructure and utilities clients across the country. There are over 100 staff and 50 consultants within the team which include apprentices, graduates, trainees, non-qualified and qualified personnel.

As a graduate on the land and resources pathway, no one day is the same. In a typical day, a wayleave/consents graduate could be out walking on project sites, inspecting property and crops, dealing with landowner and tenant negotiations, negotiating Heads of Terms for access agreements, Wayleaves and Easements or desk based producing GIS plans, legal documentation or design solutions. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is second to none.

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

Benefits:

• 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

Key skills:

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

The assessment process for this role:

• Online Application
• CV and Question – Applications close at 11.59pm on 19th October 2026
• Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and 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 (on same day) – 17th November 2026 (Edinburgh), 19th and 20th November (London, Margaret Street)

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.
• Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business.
• Work Quality – Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required.
• Time Management – Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally.
• Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business.

Training:

Our training and development programme is highly regarded as one of the best in the property industry, and is geared towards enabling our graduates to reach their full potential. As a graduate, you'll also have regular opportunities to attend technical, business skills and personal development activities - including conferences, courses, lectures, networking, mock assessments, revision sessions and social events - which complement both your practical experience and meet 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 that 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.

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.