Job Description

Role title:

Graduate Planning Consultant - Environment and Infrastructure

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(September 2026 start)

Salary:

Regions: 27,000 and 1,000 sign on bonus

Locations:

Leeds and Manchester

About this role:

Locations available:

Leeds and Manchester


Savills Environment and Infrastructure is a department in the Planning Division that is focused on planning for major development projects, providing a range of specialist consultancy services. We have a strong focus on the UK's infrastructure - such as renewable energy and carbon capture projects to deliver net zero, among many others - but work on projects of all types and scales. Our goal is to shape projects, ensure environmental protection and betterment, and support our clients to get vital infrastructure approved and built. We do this through a high standard of environmental and social expertise, a thorough understanding of consents and regulation, and an appetite to rapidly understand the details of our clients' projects and businesses.


We work in the Planning Act 2008 regime as well as under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA) and other legislation covering electricity, transport and other forms of infrastructure development. We work closely with Savills Earth, which brings together over 100 professionals from across our business and includes experts from Engineering & Design Consultancy, Property Management, Energy Consultancy, Energy Procurement, Environmental Economics and Research. We also work with land referencing and property acquisition specialists across Savills UK.


Our network of offices covers all regions of the UK, including rapid growth in Brighton and Bournemouth as well as our team's expanding presence in London, Leeds and Manchester. In all of our key regional offices, the Planning and Environmental teams operate alongside other property advisory services allowing cross-disciplinary work on a wide variety of projects. In Environment and Infrastructure we work very closely with regional planning teams across the UK and are seeking to expand our own team's planning capacity alongside the environmental consultancy we specialise in.


As a graduate within the Environment and Infrastructure team, you will gain experience across a wide variety of different types of project including the Planning Act 2008 (NSIP) regime as well as TCPA. Daily tasks for our graduates can vary from: researching and reporting on the planning context of sites; comparing alternative site or development options; preparing planning application documentation; liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, the Planning Inspectorate; assisting with planning appeals; assisting Examination of NSIP DCO applications; advising clients in virtual and face-to-face meetings; or preparing proposals and costing to bid on future work. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is second to none and the pathway will help to provide holistic knowledge across the Savills business whilst focusing on developing your skills in planning.

Key responsibilities

As a graduate consultant within the team, the key responsibilities would be as follows:


Technical expertise: To develop a high standard of knowledge, working towards becoming a recognised expert in infrastructure planning. Project delivery: To deliver a high quality of work and effectively balance competing priorities. You will be supported in doing so by senior members of the team. Project management: To help project manage the projects that you are involved in, ensuring that they remain on time and on budget. Business development: To write proposals, cost work, and support wider business development opportunities. Client engagement: To join and input into client meetings as and when required. You will also be encouraged to develop your own network by attending relevant external events and webinars.

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.


The assessment process for this role:

Online Application

- CLICK HERE TO APPLY


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

Online Assessment

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

Screening calls for shortlisted candidates

Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day)

- 22nd 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

Key skills:

Decision Making Collaboration Building Relationships Planning and Organising Adaptability Resilience

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.