Job Description

Role title:

Graduate Rural Surveyor

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(September 2026 start)

Salary:

26,000 and 1,000 sign on bonus

Locations:

Inverness, Banbury, Cambridge, Dumfries, Ipswich, Petworth, Salisbury, Truro, Perth, York, Lincoln and Peterborough

About this role:

Locations available:

Inverness, Banbury, Cambridge, Dumfries, Ipswich, Petworth, Salisbury, Truro, Perth, York, Lincoln and Peterborough


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, and we offer graduates a wide range of experience across the rural sector.


The Wider Rural and Projects Division covers many disciplines - click here to find out more.

Rural areas include:

Working within

Estate Management, Rural Professional and Rural Agency


Click here to hear more about Rural Estate Management


Click here to hear more about Rural Valuation and Consultancy


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 or negotiating terms for access agreements and easements. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is second to none."


Click here to hear from one of our Rural Salisbury Graduates and click here to hear from the Rural Salisbury team.


Click here to hear from the Rural Peterborough team.


Click here to hear more about the Lincoln Rural role.

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 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)

- 25th November 2025 in Edinburgh and 27th November 2025 in London. Please note you will only be asked to attend 1 assessment centre date.

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 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.

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.