Building and Project Consultancy Placement 2027

Employer: Savills

Location: London

Salary: £29,000 per year

Posted: 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

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. https://iframe.dacast.com/vod/28d19ee39aa6532338f122ddfbcf9573/7a5fd299-a68a-45cb-bd12-c8942defd743 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

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