Planning Economics Graduate Programme 2027

About this role

The remit of the Economics team is to lead on work in the field of property, planning and economics, covering:

• Preparing and influencing economic, planning, property development, regeneration, and infrastructure development strategy, policy, research, and delivery at national, sub-regional and local levels.
• Establishing the economic, financial, market and business cases for projects and programmes, including major development proposals and estate/property initiatives.
• Carrying out social and economic impact assessments, for example as part of the formal environmental impact assessment (EIA) process.
• Developing new business opportunities in the field of economic consultancy as opportunities arise.
• The team draws upon and works with other teams in Savills, for example its remit includes working with the Savills Research team to jointly develop areas of research that will raise the profile of the company.
• Work with others on marketing and bids to secure work; work with colleagues in the delivery of projects; and build up expertise in agreed areas of work.

Role locations

London - Head Office (Margaret Street)

Key Activities

• Help prepare competitive proposals.
• Take responsibility for elements of projects from the earliest stages through to completion.
• Undertake research and analysis.
• Help develop creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties.
• Contribute to writing complex reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations.
• Contribute to and take part in presentations at meetings.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain an awareness of market conditions and government policies.
• Keep informed about documents relating to relevant policy and practice.
• Attend external events and identify business opportunities.

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.

Key skills

• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Building Relationships
• Planning and Organising
• Adaptability
• Resilience

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

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.

Benefits (headline)

• 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 Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme and employee discounts

Training

We provide comprehensive training and revision programmes to support you passing your Royal Town Planning Institute or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) and you will be allocated a mentor to guide you through this process. During the two year training programme you will work with people in Planning and other parts of the company to build up a variety of experience and contacts to be able to meet the APC requirements, but also to cross sell and share information with our multi-disciplinary teams as you progress through the business. Experiencing a variety of teams and working styles is fundamental to developing your understanding of Savills, the market and our clients. As a graduate, you'll also have regular opportunities to attend technical, business skills and personal development activities - including conferences, courses, lectures, networking, revision sessions and social events.

Career Development

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Town Planners (RTPI) or Royal Institute 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.

About the Company

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.

The assessment process for this role:

• Online Application
• 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 - 2nd November 2026
• Assessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) – 16th November 2026 (London, Margaret Street)

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.