2027 Savills Sandwich Placement - Building and Project Consultancy

Role title: Building Surveying Sandwich Placement Student (September 2027 start)

Salary: London: £29,000

Locations: London

About this role:

As a sandwich placement student, you will receive the same exposure as a graduate. You will gain experience across all disciplines of Building & Project Consultancy including technical due diligence, dilapidations, building surveying, project management, neighbourly matters and planned preventative maintenance. Through undertaking building surveys, dilapidation inspections, project progress site visits and client meetings – together with the preparation of reports, dilapidation assessments and the design and specification of tender documents – no two days are the same.

Project Management

Our national team of project managers bring together specialists from every property sector and market, enabling us to apply both sector-specific knowledge and broad industry expertise across office, industrial, logistics, mixed-use, retail, residential and development projects. Drawing on backgrounds in Chartered Building Surveying, Project Management and Structural Engineering, we deliver a truly national service. Our project management teams support investors, developers, landlords, owner-occupiers and tenants, overseeing the development, refurbishment and fit out of properties across a diverse range of sectors. We provide comprehensive project and programme management services, including employer’s agent, risk management, procurement strategy, programming, contract administration and strategic project consultancy.

Building Surveying

Our national building surveying teams deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions across every stage of the project lifecycle. They provide specialist advice on the acquisition, development, ownership, occupation, sustainable retrofit and disposal of individual assets and property portfolios across all sectors. Working closely with institutional clients throughout the UK and Europe, including commercial landlords, investors, banks and occupiers, they take the time to understand their unique business objectives and provide clear, strategic and commercially focused advice to support their property interests.

Locations and teams available:

London

Rotations:

Your placement may include a fixed seat or a rotation within the various Building Surveying teams or specialisms within Building and Project Consultancy. The number of rotations will depend on business requirements.

Day to day work:

"As a sandwich placement student on the Building Surveying or Project Management pathway you will receive the same exposure as a Graduate. You will gain experience across all disciplines of Building & Project Consultancy including technical due diligence, dilapidations, building surveying projects and project management. Through undertaking of building surveys, dilapidations inspections, project progress site visits and client meetings, together with the preparation of reports, dilapidations assessments and the design and specification of tender documentation, no two days are the same.”

Click here to learn more about our Graduate Project Manager and Building Surveying roles.

The assessment process for this role:

Online Application – CLICK HERE TO APPLY

CV and Question – Applications close at 11.59pm on 19th October 2026

Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12pm on 20th October 2026)

Screening Calls for Shortlisted Candidates –

30th October 2026

Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) –

12th November 2026 (London, Margaret Street)

How you’ll make an impact:

× High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach

× Ability to empower those around them

× Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills

× A team player with leadership potential

× Ability to Listen to others and Collaborate effectively

× Strategic approach to problem solving

× Highly motivated

× Ability to challenge in a positive way

× 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.

Future Talent Objectives:

Technical & Professional Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of the profession you are training within, the qualification you are completing, and the role you are undertaking.

- Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience

- Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning)

Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business.

- Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy and your contribution towards both.

- Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations

Work Quality – Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required.

- Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind

- Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies

Time Management – Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally.

- Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team

- Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team

Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business.

- Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work

- Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times

Key skills:

× Decision Making

× Collaboration

× Building Relationships

× Planning and Organising

× Adaptability

× Resilience

Benefits (headline):

× 1 Year Contract

× Company mobile phone and Laptop

× 25 days annual leave

× Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton)

× Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential

Training:

Our training and development programme is highly regarded as one of the best in the property industry, and is geared towards enabling our sandwich placement students to reach their full potential.

As a sandwich placement student, you'll also have regular opportunities to attend technical, business skills and personal development activities - including conferences, courses, lectures, networking and social events - which compliment both your practical experience and meet the theoretical requirements of your APC.

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: https://www.savills.co.uk/contact-us/careers/future-talent-careers/graduates/graduate-application-process.aspx

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