2026 Savills Graduate Programme - Forestry

Savills Graduates; New York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a Graduate Forester to begin in September 2026. The role offers extensive experience in forestry, with tasks including budgeting, operational planning, and engaging with clients. Graduates will join a two-year training program and develop industry knowledge and consultancy skills. The role includes an annual salary of £26,000 and a £1,000 sign-on bonus, with locations in York, Lincoln, and Perth.

Benefits

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Scheme – Royal London

25 days annual leave

Company mobile phone and Laptop

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports activities

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and produces work to a high standard.
• Resourceful team worker with a proactive approach.
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain wide-ranging experience in budgeting and operational planning.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on various projects.
• Develop consultancy skills and industry knowledge.

Skills

Decision Making

Collaboration

Building Relationships

Planning and Organising

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Role title: Graduate Forester – (September 2026 start)

Salary: £26,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus

Locations: York, Lincoln, Perth

About this role:

Locations available: York, Lincoln and Perth

The UK Forestry sector continues to see impressive growth due to strong woodland values, high demand for timber and increasing woodland creation targets backed by the need to reduce net carbon emissions. This, combined with the various environmental benefits that woodlands provide, makes the sector a very exciting industry to work and develop a career in.

Responsibilities

A Savills forestry graduate will gain wide ranging experience across a multitude of areas including budgeting, operational planning, contract organisation, supervision and liaison with clients and stakeholders. They will gain technical expertise and develop their consultancy skills and industry knowledge through engagement with a diverse range of clients, involving themselves in a variety of projects, listening and learning from others within the office and networking with other Savills teams and offices.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Strong attention to detail and produces work to a high, consistent and accurate standard.
• Resourceful team worker, with a well organised and a proactive approach.
• Ability to develop lasting and effective relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
• A team player with leadership potential
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Excellent time management.
• Highly motivated individual, with a drive for self-development.
• An evident passion for sustainability.
• Computer literate

Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our graduate intake - so it7s very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you7re really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself.

Key skills

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

The assessment process for this role

Online Application – APPLY

(CV and Question) - Applications close at 11.59pm on 28 October 2025

Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12:00pm on 29 October 2025)

Screening calls for shortlisted candidates

Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) – 25 November 2025 in Edinburgh and 27 November 2025 in London. Please note you will only be asked to attend 1 assessment centre date.

Potential virtual/in person interview with local team following the Assessment

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 discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton)
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme

Career Development

On completion of the two year forestry graduate training programme you will be invited to join the Next Step Programme. This programme will focus on the next stage of your career at Savills and includes sessions on career development, communication skills and business development as well as a Q&A session with a Savills (UK) board director.

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.

Use of AI

Applicants are permitted to utilise AI tools to assist in the preparation of their application materials. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate and originate from the applicant's own experiences. Content generated by AI should be used solely as a supportive tool and must be thoroughly reviewed and edited to ensure authenticity. All information provided will be evaluated during the interview process. Applications containing inaccuracies, plagiarised material, or content copied from internet sources will be withdrawn from consideration. For internal candidates, such instances may also lead to disciplinary action.