2026 Savills Graduate Programme - Infrastructure (Rural)

Overview

Savills – Graduate Lands Consent Surveyor role (September 2026 start). Location options in York and Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom.

Salary: £26,000 and £1,000 sign-on bonus. Permanent contract for graduates.

About this role

Our Infrastructure team delivers land consents, referencing, negotiation, planning, landowner/contractor liaison and damage claim negotiation across the infrastructure and utility sector (electricity, water, gas and telecoms). The Savills Infrastructure team is a UK-wide department with over 100 staff and 50 consultants. In the Bury St Edmunds office, the team focuses on utilities firms, supported by experienced colleagues. As a graduate on the land and resources pathway, your day may involve site visits, landowner/tenant negotiations, Heads of Terms for access agreements, Wayleaves and Easements, or desk-based GIS planning, legal documentation or design solutions.

Locations

York and Bury St Edmunds

Responsibilities

• Assist with wayleaves/consents and land access negotiations on infrastructure projects
• Inspect project sites and property, coordinate with landowners and tenants
• Prepare Heads of Terms for access agreements, wayleaves and easements
• Produce GIS plans and related documentation; support design solutions
• Collaborate with team members across the UK network and client offices

How you’ll make an impact

• High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
• A team player with leadership potential
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Highly motivated
• Computer literate

Key skills

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

Benefits

• Permanent Contract for 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 discounts and MyRewards program
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave – Save As You Earn option

The assessment process

Online Application – Applications close at 11.59pm on 28 October 2025. Online Assessment – SHL to be completed by 12:00 on 29 October 2025. Screening calls for shortlisted candidates. Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (same day) planned for 27 November 2025 in London. Potential follow-up interview with local team.

Career Development

After successful APC and membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ongoing training and CPD updates are provided to align with legislation and business needs.

Right to work

Any employment offer is contingent on the right to work in the UK. Savills cannot sponsor candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Use of AI

Applicants may use AI to assist in preparing application materials. All information must be accurate and based on the applicant’s own experience. AI-generated content should be reviewed for authenticity. Inaccurate or plagiarised content will be withdrawn from consideration.