2026 Savills Graduate Programme - Sustainability

Role title: Graduate Sustainability Consultant – (September 2026 start)

Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus/Regions: £27,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus

Locations: London and Manchester

About this role:

Locations available:

London and Manchester

Savills is the UK’s leading real estate service provider. We work with property of all types, ranging from the world’s most iconic rural estates through to the country’s leading urban developments and property portfolios. Our clients come from both the public and private sectors and we work with organisations of all sizes.

The Sustainability Consultancy team is based within the Property Management Division of the organisation and brings together around 30 sustainability professionals from varied backgrounds. We also work collaboratively alongside other energy and sustainability-focused teams within the business, including Sustainable Design, Engineering & Design Consultancy, Energy Consultancy, Energy Procurement, Environmental Economics and Research.

Our team’s sustainability services include, but are not limited to; creating and implementing ESG and sustainability strategies at organisational and asset level, environmental management and compliance (ISO14001), building certifications (BREEAM, SKA), sustainability benchmarking and reporting (GRESB, CDP, SBTi), social sustainability, health and wellbeing and strategic waste and resource support.

As a graduate on the sustainability pathway, our graduates will gain experience across a wider variety of different service lines and skills. One day our graduates could be out undertaking environmental compliance audits on managed sites, the next assessing health and wellbeing opportunities in prime real estate to working sustainability strategy with our key clients. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is second to none and the pathway will help to provide holistic scope across the implementation of sustainability in the real estate sector.

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 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/in person 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, mock assessments, revision sessions and social events - which compliment both your practical experience and meet the theoretical requirements of your ISEP.

You will have a sustainability mentor 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 exam and become an Practitioner member of ISEP, 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.

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.