Apprentice Land Consents Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Daily role involved working embedded in the client in the utility sector to obtain land rights for overhead lines,underground cables and substation sites

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed more confidence in my ability to liaise with engineers and landowners regarding project development and consents.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My experience has been good but challenging as my degree is unrelated to my daily role.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My university is block release for 6 weeks speaks over the year. There isn’t much support out with this time to have a further understanding of my degree.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive fairy good support from my employee. I have a lot of independence when completing daily tasks

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

There isn’t much contact outwith the university block period

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Not at all as it is not relevant to my daily role

2/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

None that I am involved in or aware of in my department

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Savills is a credible company full of good people

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?

Don’t be afraid to get things slightly wrong and learn from your mistakes