Register Your Interest - Rural Graduate Scheme 2027

Current Team Information

Savills Rural team operate at the forefront of dynamic and forward-thinking land management. From a UK network of over 30 offices, from Inverness in the North to Truro in the South-West, our surveyors and rural professionals offer a range of advice to clients including traditional estate management, the preparation of farms and estates for sale, forestry management and investment, as well as consultancy services such as valuation or acting in the delivery of infrastructure projects.

Our wider services cover:

• Architecture
• Building consultancy
• Rural planning
• Food and farming
• Renewable energy
• Energy brokerage
• Mapping and strategic projects

We offer graduates a wide range of experience across the rural sector.

Rural areas include:

Working within Estate Management, Rural Professional, and Rural Agency

Locations

Inverness / Oxford / Taunton / Norwich

Savills has been at the heart of rural property in Norfolk since 1950. The sixteen staff within the Rural department undertake management, professional, agency and farming work, integrating closely with Residential, New Homes and Development teams which provide a very strong position across the key property sectors in the county. The office is led by experienced, forward-thinking Directors who are key players in their region, and in some cases nationally, complemented by a vibrant next generation. This engenders a great sense of collaboration and, crucially, fun in our work.

Perth

The role based in Perth involves assisting a large rural consultancy team working across Scotland for a range of clients. The team is a dynamic mix of specialists including valuation, compulsory purchase, contentious landlord and tenant and ad hoc consultancy. We specialise in prime rural and residential property and no day is ever the same. The role would be working alongside two other graduates going into their second year of training, and assisting seven other qualified chartered surveyors and valuers. The York office covers all aspects of rural property, with teams focusing on estate management, valuation and agency. There is the opportunity to gain experience across all sectors working with high-profile clients across Yorkshire and the North East.

About This Role

As a graduate on the rural pathway, no one day is the same. In a typical day, a rural graduate could be:

• Out walking boundaries and inspecting crops
• Dealing with residential, commercial or agricultural landlord and tenant issues
• Carrying out property refurbishments
• Negotiating terms for access agreements and easements

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
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
• Ability to empower those around them
• A team player with leadership potential
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Ability to challenge in a positive way
• Highly motivated
• Ability to listen to others and collaborate effectively
• 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.

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
• Social events

These activities complement 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.

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.

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
• Training and APC costs covered
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee discounts – save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
• 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

Application dates

Opening on 17th September 2026 and closing on 19th October 2026 (for a September 2027 start).

Register Your Interest

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