At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Graduate Programme and explore diverse roles in surveying across the UK.
- Company: Savills, a leading property consultancy with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, training support, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in real estate with hands-on experience and professional development.
- Qualifications: Open to graduates with a passion for property and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
Role title: Graduate Surveyor – Commercial, Residential and Planning & Development (September 2027 start)
Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus / Regions: £27,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus (Please note that some regions will offer a higher salary of £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus, dependent on the location and the Cost of Living)
Locations: London, Birmingham, Peterborough, Reading, Oxford, Chelmsford
About this role:
Please note that for the London graduate scheme, you will be on either the Commercial, Residential or Planning & Development pathway. This will be established after the assessment centre, at the interview stage. Our team will then enrol the successful candidates with the RICS on their relevant pathway.
As a graduate on the rotation, no day is the same, from visiting a business rates tribunal to inspecting an industrial park at the opposite end of the country, a graduate at Savills will have exposure to a broad variety of aspects within the property industry during their two year graduate scheme.
The Savills Graduate Programme (London Rotation) typically includes 6 rotations lasting 4 months each. Graduates will rotate between different specialist departments across our London offices allowing them to gain a thorough understanding of the industry, market and Savills teams and clients, in preparation for the APC and becoming a real estate professional. We ask graduates before each rotation, their top 3 choices and then based on the competencies required, graduate’s preferences and team demand, we allocate graduates into teams.
Commercial Rotations may include rotations within teams in the following divisions:
- Business Space
- Central London & International
- Development
- European Investment
- Hotel, Leisure & Trading
- Housing
- Operational Capital Markets
- Professional Services
- Property Management
- Residential
- Retail
- Savills Investment Management
- UK Investment
- Valuation
Development graduates will take the ‘Planning and Development’ pathway and may include rotations within teams in the following divisions:
- Development
- London Commercial Development
- Housing
- Operational Capital Markets
- Planning
- Residential
- Residential Development Sales
- Valuation
In addition to becoming RICS qualified, the ‘Residential’ pathway will also allow you to become a registered valuer and will include rotations within a selection of the teams in some of the following divisions:
- Residential Development
- Housing
- Operational Capital Markets
- Residential Property Management
- Residential Auctions
- Residential Development Sales
- Valuation
- Estate Agency
Please note that if you select London as a location choice, you will be considered for both the Rotation and fixed roles in the following teams:
- Hotels
- Retail Property Management
- Automotive
Regions: There are many different teams and locations available. In most cases, regional graduates are fixed in one team. In some cases, graduates may rotate around a variety of teams within the office to ensure sufficient experience is gained. In other offices, there are structured rotation programmes, such as in Birmingham.
Commercial roles include:
- Birmingham Rotation – Various Teams
- Peterborough - Global Occupier Services
- Reading - Global Occupier Services
Development roles include:
- Reading / Oxford Graduate Development surveyors in Reading and Oxford (South Central) will gain experience within the valuation and development land agency sides of the team to obtain a well-rounded APC experience, based in a busy regional multi-disciplinary office.
- Chelmsford
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 – November/December
- Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) – London based roles: 5th and 6th January 2027 (London, Margaret Street)
- Birmingham rotation roles: 11th January 2027 (Birmingham, Colmore Row)
- All other regional based roles: 14th and 15th January 2027 (London, Margaret Street)
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
Key skills:
- Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Building Relationships
- Planning and Organising
- Adaptability
- Resilience
Future Talent Objectives:
- Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Business Awareness
- Work Quality
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
Benefits:
- 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 24 hour service available to all staff
- Discretionary bonus scheme and employee discounts
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.
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.
Find your place to thrive: Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces.
Offers Charter: We are part of the Graduate Offers Charter, which companies and universities have signed up to, in order to make the decision process for graduates less stressful.
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.
2027 Savills Graduate Programme - Surveying in London employer: Savills Future Talent
Savills is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent contract for all graduates and a comprehensive training programme that is highly regarded in the property industry. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside a supportive and inclusive work culture that values individualism and collaboration. Located in vibrant areas such as London, Salisbury, Cirencester, and Bury St Edmunds, Savills provides a dynamic environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the infrastructure sector.
