2026 Savills Graduate Programme - Sustainable Design

Role title: Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant – (September 2026 start)

Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus

Locations: London

About this role:

Locations available:

The Graduate Consultant role sits within the Sustainable Design element of Savills Earth. With over 100 energy and sustainability consultants operating across a UK network, Savills Earth is quickly developing into the largest zero carbon department in any mainstream real estate practice with a reputation for success and professionalism. Savills Earth brings expertise in how to efficiently and responsibly use, procure, and generate the energy required to power properties, helping to achieve net zero emissions, whilst managing material and ecological impacts. Working throughout the property lifecycle, the team is able to test and prove viability and impacts for clients, helping to create a sustainable vision for their projects then enabling and delivering that vision through planning, design, and implementation.

In Sustainable Design we deliver design advice for new developments, from passive measures, through to energy strategies, smart buildings and renewable technologies; and create strategic pathways for existing buildings, portfolios and masterplans to achieve net zero, embracing social value, wellbeing and climate resilience. The built environment is responsible for around 40% of the emissions that the UK is looking to eradicate by 2050. How we build, maintain and operate our buildings is changing in response to the challenge of reaching net zero. Our team provide the holistic design response across all areas of building energy and sustainability that is required to meet this challenge.

As a graduate within Sustainable Design you will gain experience across a wider variety of different service lines and skills, working alongside engineers, architects and environmental scientists to develop implementable solutions to the climate emergency. Your role will encompass various tasks related to energy modelling, embodied carbon assessment, and compliance with building and environmental legislation. You will actively contribute to projects, engage in client meetings, and support the team in delivering presentations and workshops.

How you’ll make an impact:

• A good grasp of the fundamentals of transitioning to a sustainable built environment from a higher education in engineering, science, architecture or another appropriate technical subject
• Comfortable with basic physics principles and mathematics
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project
• Ability to Listen to others and Collaborate effectively
• Ability to present and communicate information and analysis in a logical and engaging way
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
• A team player with leadership potential
• Ability to challenge in a positive way
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Ability to empower those around them

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

The assessment process for this role:

Online Application – CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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

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

Screening calls for shortlisted candidates

Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) – 22 nd January 2026 in our London Head Office (33 Margaret Street , London W1G 0JD)

Potential virtual interview with local team following the Assessment Centre

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

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, revision sessions and social events.

Technical training will also be provided for software and procedures used in your day-to-day activities, potentially including:

• Dynamic thermal modelling
• Energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions modelling
• Programming / scripting for sustainable design analyses
• Net zero carbon pathway analysis
• Whole lifecycle carbon assessment

Career Development:

Savills will support you through your professional chartership route and you will continue to receive training and career development opportunities throughout. 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.

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.