Surveyor - Housing Development and Regeneration Degree Apprenticeship

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Surveyor - Housing Development and Regeneration Degree Apprenticeship

Current Team Information

Savills Housing Development & Regeneration team is a multidisciplinary team of development consultants, valuer’s and agents operating across the UK.

Affordable housing led development and investment is our speciality. We have a track record across valuation; viability and modelling; development management; construction; land; S106 transactions; forward funding; investment transactions; and different forms of partnerships.

Our clients include the largest and most established providers of affordable housing, small specialist operators, and new entrants seeking access to the affordable housing market.

We are the largest and most established advisers in the affordable housing market, advising housing associations, local authorities, new entrants and for-profit registered providers, property companies, residential developers, strategic land companies, build to rent developers, institutions, pension & life funds, banks, REITS, private equity funds, and private investors.

The team comprises of 11 fee earners, three graduates, two support staff, and a number of consultants covering the following: 

• Development Consultancy
• Land, Development and Affordable Housing Valuation
• Public Sector Land / Partnerships
• Affordable Housing Trading
• Site and Investment Acquisition

About this role

The team have had a strong start to 2025, building on growth in the last few years. To support this, we are now recruiting an apprentice who would like to develop a career in affordable housing. The successful candidate will be working with the Development & Regeneration team supporting valuer’s with the delivery of projects across the UK. 

Whether you have personal experience within Affordable Housing, enjoy working with figures and want to learn more about spreadsheets, or just have a passion for property - we want to hear from you. 

Day to Day work 

The candidate would have the opportunity to get involved in development consultancy, covering viability and modelling, agency, development management, S106 transactions, investment transactions and partnership agreements.

This is an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious apprentice who wants the opportunity to develop their career. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong relationship skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a growing sector within residential development and we offer a varied role where you will be encouraged and supported in your career 

You will gain experience in: 

• Inspecting properties
• Managing information
• Analysing data
• Researching comparable prices
• Assisting the team preparing and delivering reports
• Preparing technical advice including development appraisals and cashflow analysis
• Working with the team to meet deadlines and service client expectations

Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our apprentice 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.

Working Week 

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office. 

How you’ll make an impact

Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients. 

The successful candidate will have the following skills: 

• Word and Excel capabilities
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and detail driven
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated 

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 96 UCAS points.

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

Training

5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification.

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.

Career development

We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role. 

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. 

Benefits

• Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Training and APC costs covered
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
• 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
• Company Mobile Phone

About Savills

Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.

We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.

We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.

How to apply

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