Job title

Graduate Energy Consultant

Start Date

September 2024

Job Location

London, Edinburgh, Perth

Salary

London Salary £28,000 and £1,500 sign on bonus / Regional Salary £25,000 and £1,000 sign on bonus (Please note this is being reviewed so may increase)

Current Team Information

The Graduate Energy Consultant role sits within the Energy element of the Savills Earth Team.

Please click here to hear more about our Energy pathway, from one of our current graduates. With over 90 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. Our energy services include, but are not limited to; feasibility studies, energy audits and due diligence on proposed and operational sites. In addition we undertake valuations of energy assets, transactions of energy assets, negotiating commercial contracts between different parties (Lease Agreements, Energy Supply Agreements, etc), identifying and securing land for energy developments and providing strategic advice on energy, infrastructure, and property related matters.

As an Energy Team within a real estate company our USP is understanding how land and property is used, the value that is attributed to real estate and how low carbon energy solutions can enhance property values to justify investment in net zero solutions. It is often the case that the best engineering solution for energy infrastructure is not the best property solution for the landlord or occupiers. As such, it is within this space that the Savills Energy Team looks to operate in partnership with architects, planners, developers, funders and specialist engineering design firms to find net zero solutions that improve the social aspects of a project and enhance property values.

Within Energy, we have roles this year available in Edinburgh, London and Perth.

About this role

As a graduate on the energy pathway, our graduates will gain experience across a wider variety of different service lines and skills. One day our graduates could be out undertaking energy audits on managed sites, the next undertaking research to support a Director’s strategic advice on low carbon energy infrastructure of national importance. The breadth of experience that Savills graduates obtain is vast as graduates are exposed to the technical, commercial and practical aspects of project delivery in the energy and real estate sectors.

Surveying Graduates will qualify as a Chartered Surveyor via the RICS Land & Resources pathway (MRICS).

How you’ll make an impact

• A good grasp of the fundamentals of energy systems from a higher education in engineering, science, surveying or another appropriate technical subject
• Comfortable with basic physics principles and mathematics
• Ability to empower those around them
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project
• Ability to present and communicate information and analysis in a logical and engaging way
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to automate computer based processes
• High attention to detail, well organised and a proactive approach
• Ability to challenge in a positive way
• Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills
• A team player with leadership potential
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Ability to Listen to others and Collaborate effectively
• Highly motivated
• 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.

Training

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. As a graduate, you’ll also have regular opportunities to attend technical, business skills and personal development activities – including conferences, courses, lectures, networking, mock assessments, revision sessions and social events – which compliment both your practical experience and meet the theoretical requirements of both the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) qualification and the Assessment of Professional Competence for Chartered Surveyors under the RICS Land & Resources pathway (MRICS).

You will have an APC supervisor and counsellor who support and guide you throughout the two year training programme. They will discuss your training and experience needs at regular progress reviews, ensuring you receive the support you require.

Career development

Once you’ve passed your APC and become a member of the RICS or the AEE having successfully passed your EMIT exam, you’ll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. 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. This will include CEM certification via the AEE.

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
• Training 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

Assessment for this role

Online Application

Online Assessment – Arctic Shores

Assessment Centre

Potential virtual interview with local team following the Assessment Centre

Savills Culture

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Savills is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our teams will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We attract, recruit and retain the best people in property. Right across the world, and in areas of property as diverse as real estate management and venture capital funding.

Please note, we will use your personal data to respond to your application. For further details, or to view our Privacy Notice or Group Equality & Diversity policy, see our website – savills.co.uk. Please note that all applications will be screened without your personal details on them. We will also ask you, as part of the application to complete a RARE contextual data form, in order to support our screening process and identify out performers.

Savills is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and is an accredited Living Wage Employer.

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