The Savills Sandwich Placement provides students the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the industry, market and Savills teams and clients. You will be in a fixed planning team and will gain experience working on a range of projects alongside industry experts within Savills.With over 300 planners across the UK, we are the largest planning department in any mainstream real estate practice with a reputation for success and professionalism. We work with all types of property, but have specialisms in urban mixed use, housing, retail, major sports venues, energy, master planning, urban design, environmental impact assessment, community engagement, heritage and Section 106 agreements\/Community Infrastructure Levy.Sandwich placement students are provided with the opportunity to obtain experience in a range of specialisms to gain a thorough understanding of the industry, market, Savills internal teams and clients - which prepares them for APC and becoming a real estate and planning professional.Benefits of an industry placement:cOne benefit of completing a sandwich placement is being able to experience your degree in action and put into practice the knowledge obtained whilst studying. I know when I return to university I will have a greater depth of understanding about my course and the placement could even lead to an early offer on the Graduate Programme.Year ContractCompany mobile phone and Laptop25 days annual leaveSports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton)Employee Assistance Programme hour service available to all staff and completely confidentialHow youmake an impact:High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approachAbility to empower those around themStrong verbal, numerical and report writing skillsA team player with leadership potentialAbility to Listen to others and Collaborate effectivelyStrategic approach to problem solvingHighly motivatedAbility to challenge in a positive wayComputer literateAhead 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 MakingCollaborationBuilding RelationshipsPlanning and OrganisingAdaptabilityResilienceThe assessment process for this role:Online Application CLICK HERE TO APPLY(CV and Question) - Applications close at 11.59pm on 28th October 2025Online Assessment SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12pm on 29th October 2025)Screening calls for shortlisted candidatesAssessment Centre & Panel Interview (on same day) and 9th January 2026 in our London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London W1G 0JD). Please note you will only be asked to attend 1 assessment centre date.Potential virtual interview with local team following the Assessment CentrePlease see routes to qualification here.Before completing the application form, please click here to check if your degree is accredited by the RTPI or not. If not, please define your application as a Non-Cognate application.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.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 youall 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:Applicants are permitted to utilise AI tools to assist in the preparation of their application materials. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate and originate from the applicant's own experiences. Content generated by AI should be used solely as a supportive tool and must be thoroughly reviewed and edited to ensure authenticity. All information provided will be evaluated during the interview process. Applications containing inaccuracies, plagiarised material, or content copied from internet sources will be withdrawn from consideration. For internal candidates, such instances may also lead to disciplinary action.