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