Role title: Apprentice Surveyor – Affordable Housing 

Salary: £24,000 + £1,000 sign on bonus

Location: 33 Margaret Street, London 

Start Date: January 2026

Purpose: This is an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious apprentice who wants to build a career in surveying and project management.

About the team:

The surveying team within the Affordable Housing business at Savills operates on a national basis, managing approximately 150 surveyors undertaking Stock condition surveys for our public sector housing clients. Within our Margaret Street office there are four Directors, one Associate Director and two support staff.

The role would be to jointly sit alongside the Associate Director and one of the Director’s working to win, secure and deliver these projects.

Day to day duties:

Supporting the team, attending meetings with clients, shadowing on projects, liaising with the surveying teams, monitoring progress of projects and reporting to clients. Gaining an understanding of the operational activities associated with delivering the projects. Building staff and client relationships, report writing, reviewing survey data.

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 the Affordable Housing Division and we offer a varied role where you will be encouraged and supported in your career.

Required Core Competencies:

• Good organisational 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

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 3^rd 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.

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities.

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.

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 apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.

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
• 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

Assessment for this role:

• Application Form – CV and essay question
• Personality Profile
• Screening call
• Interview

We reserve the right to close applications at our discretion prior to the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Candidates are advised not to copy answers directly from Chat GPT / other AI platforms. Please be aware that copying responses directly from these platforms will result in your application being rejected and not considered for further progression.

Entry requirements:

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. 

Please ensure your CV contains your postcode. 

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