Savills is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is to be a truly inclusive employer with a workforce that is representative of society. To help us achieve this, we have put in place a number of initiatives and positive action to support people from all backgrounds in accessing roles and opportunities with us. You can find out more about our Diversity and Inclusion initiatives here.

One of these initiatives is our Savills Insight Programme.

The Savills Insight Programme is a paid, one week, internship for 1st year undergraduate students to provide a great work opportunity and to help us attract and nurture talent from diverse backgrounds. This programme will address our current under representation in the business and support candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, lower socio-economic backgrounds and candidates with a long term health condition into the business and industry.

Savills insight programme is an opportunity for first year students from these backgrounds, to shadow a Savills graduate for one week, in a division that interests them.

Location: London Offices

Opportunities: 15 placements

Salary: London Living Wage (£13.15 per hour) 

Placement Dates: 8th - 12th April 2024

Applications Dates: 1st - 25th February 2024 (Applicaitons have now closed)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Online application, including a behavioural assessment (Arctic Shores)

2. Successful applicants will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview (with the Graduate Management Team and a member of a D&I group)

3.  Offers will go out to the successful candidates

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME RUN?

Our aim is to provide a flavour of the work of Savills graduates and to show potential future candidates how the property industry works. During placements we offer the opportunity to attend departmental talks to learn about other areas of the business, attend social events and meet directors from across the company.

The scheme demonstrates how we work, and what real estate entails. It is a valuable chance for students considering entering the property industry, and especially to those who think Savills could be their employer of choice. The Insight Programme is also a valuable way to strengthen an application for our summer scheme.

Successful candidates will learn about one of the following disciplines:

Surveying (Commercial, Residential, Valuation or Development), Rural, Planning, Building Surveying, Energy, Sustainability, Engineering 

Teams will be confirmed, after interviews and upon offer.

For further information or for any queries relating to this scheme, please contact gradrecruitment@savills.com

2024 Insight Programme:

Click here to see more information about the programme. Please note applications have closed.

Savills summer scheme is an opportunity for university students in the year before they will graduate (or start a masters) and be looking for a graduate role, to gain 4 week's paid work experience. 

Individuals will be based in the following pathways:

• Surveying
• Commercial
• Residential
• Development
• Valuation
• Rural
• Capital Allowances (suitable for QS)
• Affordable Housing
• Operational Capital Markets
• Food & Farming
• Urban design
• Building surveying 
• Planning
• Strategic Projects
• Energy
• Engineering
• Sustainability 

The summer scheme includes potential opportunities to attend site visits, networking events and client meetings, and conduct research. We also hold departmental presentations to learn about other areas of the business.

The assessment process for this scheme is:

1. Application - CV and 1 - 3 Essay questions (250 words)

2. Virtual Interview (Via Teams) or Half Day Assessment Centre (If you apply for London Surveying - 26th April 2024)

Applications will open at 10am on the 1st March 2024 until the 26th March.

Placement dates: Each placement is 4 weeks long. 

1st Placement:   3rd - 28th June 2024

2nd Placement:  1st - 26th July 2024

3rd Placement:   29th July - 23rd August 2024

Please click here to register your interest for our 2025 Summer Scheme.

Click here to learn more about the Summer Scheme. 

Sandwich placements are applicable for second year cognate students and are an excellent way to gain 12 months of APC experience in the property industry. 

Individuals will be placed in the following pathways:

• Surveying
• Commercial
• Residential
• Development
• Valuation
• Rural
• Food & Farming
• Building surveying

Individuals may have up to two rotations, each lasting around 6 months to help you gain a range of experience. A counsellor and supervisor will support students through the APC. 

Sandwich placement for September 2024: Applications are now closed - Click here to see more information

Application dates: Applications will open in September 2024, for a September 2025 start. 

Placement dates: September-September.

Please click here to register your interest in our 2025 Sandwich Placement Programme

Gaining work shadowing within the business is not only a great way to learn what we do, it will also look fantastic on your CV and really help when applying for graduate or apprenticeship vacancies.

We do not organise work shadowing centrally - instead, this is organised between yourself and your team of interest. Our website has all the information you need in order to find out who, where and what team you might like to gain some experience in, so please contact them directly.

We would recommend emailing or calling, showing your passion for property and attaching your CV to date. It would also be worthwhile noting which dates you might be available so the team can plan accordingly.

The Savills Apprenticeship Insight programme is open to students in their final year of their A Levels or who have recently completed their A Levels studies. This insight programme will provide the opportunity to shadow a Savills apprentice for a week.

The successful students will learn about one of the following disciplines:

• Surveying (Commercial, Residential, Development, Valuation, Rural, Capital Allowances (suitable for QS), Affordable Housing and Operational Capital Markets)

• Building Surveying 

• Planning

Our aim is to provide a flavour of the work that Savills apprentices undertake and to give potential future candidates a clear idea of how the property industry works. During the placement, we will offer the opportunity to attend departmental talks, to learn about other areas of the business, attend social events and meet directors from across the company.

The scheme demonstrates how we work and the services that the business provides. This is a valuable chance to learn more about the property industry and Savills as a business.

Apprentice Insight Programme 2024

Placement Dates: Monday 28th October – 1st November 2024

Please click here to register your interest for our 2024 Apprenticeship Insight Programme.