2027 Savills Graduate Programme - Infrastructure (Rural)

Savills; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Season ticket loan (interest free)

Pension scheme (Royal London)

Company mobile phone and laptop

APC training costs covered

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Savills is seeking a Graduate Lands Consent Surveyor in the UK with a September 2027 start. You will support the infrastructure team across land consents, referencing, planning and negotiation for utilities projects, with a focus on the Bury St Edmunds office.

Expect varied field work and desk-based GIS tasks, guided by experienced colleagues. The role offers a permanent contract for graduates, a strong training pathway, and exposure to a nationwide network of offices in the infrastructure

Qualifications

• Graduate on the land and resources pathway.
• Two graduates and two apprentices in the Bury St Edmunds office, supported by experienced team members.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Walk project sites, inspect property and crops.
• Negotiate landowner and tenant terms.
• Negotiate Heads of Terms for access agreements, Wayleaves and Easements.
• Desk-based GIS planning, prepare legal documents or design solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive

Empower others

Verbal skills

Numerical skills

Report writing

Team player

Leadership potential

Active listening

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Motivation

Challenge constructively

Computer literacy

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

Benefits (headline)

• 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 - We reserve the right to close applications at our discretion prior to the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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

• Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience
• Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning)

Business Awareness

• Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy and your contribution towards both.
• Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations

Work Quality

• Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind
• Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies

Time Management

• Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team
• Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team

Effective Communication

• Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work
• Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times

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 We were awarded the Times Graduate Employer of choice for Property for the 20th year consecutively, which highlights our excellent training programme, which is bespoke for each pathway. 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.

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.

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. 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

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