Role title: Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant – (September 2026 start)
Salary: London: £30,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus
Locations: London
About this role
The Graduate Consultant role sits within the Sustainable Design element of Savills Earth. With over 100 energy and sustainability consultants operating across a UK network, Savills Earth is quickly developing into the largest zero carbon department in any mainstream real estate practice with a reputation for success and professionalism. Savills Earth brings expertise in how to efficiently and responsibly use, procure, and generate the energy required to power properties, helping to achieve net zero emissions, whilst managing material and ecological impacts.
In Sustainable Design we deliver design advice for new developments, from passive measures, through to energy strategies, smart buildings and renewable technologies; and create strategic pathways for existing buildings, portfolios and masterplans to achieve net zero, embracing social value, wellbeing and climate resilience.
Responsibilities
As a graduate within Sustainable Design you will gain experience across a wider variety of different service lines and skills, working alongside engineers, architects and environmental scientists to develop implementable solutions to the climate emergency. Your role will encompass various tasks related to energy modelling, embodied carbon assessment, and compliance with building and environmental legislation.
Requirements
* A good grasp of the fundamentals of transitioning to a sustainable built environment from a higher education in engineering, science, architecture or another appropriate technical subject
* Comfortable with basic physics principles and mathematics
* Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project
* Ability to Listen to others and Collaborate effectively
* Ability to present and communicate information and analysis in a logical and engaging way
* Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach
* Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
* A team player with leadership potential
* Ability to challenge in a positive way
* Strategic approach to problem solving
* Ability to empower those around them
Key skills
* Decision Making
* Collaboration
* Building Relationships
* Planning and Organising
* Adaptability
* Resilience
Benefits
* 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 discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
* Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton)
* 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
Training and Career Development
Our training and development programme is highly regarded as one of the best in the property industry, and is geared towards enabling our graduates to reach their full potential. Technical training will also be provided for software and procedures used in your day-to-day activities.
Career Development
Savills will support you through your professional chartership route and you will continue to receive training and career development opportunities throughout.
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.
Savills is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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