Property firm eyes graduate roles - graduate jobs

Property graduate employer Savills has said it intends to make investments in graduate recruitment, in light of positive financial figures in the first half of 2011.

In the six months ending June 30 2011, group revenue at the firm rose 10% to £335.8 million pounds - reflecting a pre-tax profit rise of 39% to £20 million. Meanwhile, the firm's basic earnings per share went up by 4.1p, a rise of 52%.

Group chief executive of Savills pointed towards "hiring the best people" as a key to success, as well as focusing on specific areas for the company.

Growth was achieved in transaction advisory business, property and facilities management as well as fund management, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific. The second half of this year will see further investment in these areas, with expansion, acquisitions and recruitment in the pipeline.

More than 65 graduate roles will be included in the UK, more than half of which are based outside London.