2026 Savills Graduate Programme - Infrastructure (Rural)

Savills Graduates; New York; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services firm is seeking graduates for the Lands Consent Surveyor role, with opportunities in York and Bury St Edmunds. This position offers diverse responsibilities, including land negotiations and site inspections, as well as comprehensive training and career development prospects. An annual salary of £26,000 plus a £1,000 sign-on bonus is provided, alongside a permanent contract and various employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Sports activities

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

ShareSave option scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspecting property and crops at project sites.
• Dealing with landowner and tenant negotiations.
• Producing GIS plans and legal documentation.

Skills

Decision Making

Collaboration

Building Relationships

Planning and Organising

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Role title

Graduate Lands Consent Surveyor – (September 2026 start)

Salary

£26,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus

Locations

York and Bury St Edmunds

About this role

Locations available:

York and Bury St Edmunds

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.

The Infrastructure Projects team is a single UK department undertaking work in all areas of the country.

Our team within the Bury St. Edmunds office specialise work on behalf of utilities firms, including electricity, gas, water and telecoms firms. Within this specific office, the team consists of two graduates and two apprentices, all supported by other experienced team members.

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.

Click here to hear from one of our Infrastructure team Graduates.

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

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.

Key skills

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

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

The assessment process for this role

Online Application – CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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

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

Screening calls for shortlisted candidates

Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) – 27th November 2025 in London

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

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. 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.

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 compliment both your practical experience and meet the theoretical requirements of your APC.

You will have an APC supervisor and counsellor who support and guide you throughout the two year training programme. They will discuss your training and experience needs at regular progress reviews, ensuring you receive the support you require.

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.