Apprentice Minerals Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role involves completing various property services in the minerals and waste property sector. This ranges from property management to valuation and consultancy. My role is to assist the wider team in doing this to develop my skills in each of these areas.

9/10

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

I have developed my skills in formal writing and enhanced my knowledge in the property industry and minerals and waste sector.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much, the sector I work in is of genuine interest to me and it’s great to learn more each day.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure is well organised with allowing one day per week and my team are good at managing my workload to allow for this each week.

9/10

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

My team are very supportive in my normal work and at providing assistance where they can and when needed to my studying. I am given lots of guidance and opportunities to learn in completing my day to day tasks.

9/10

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

They are always on hand for any queries and the lectures are very useful in covering the content.

8/10

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

My experience so far in my degree has not been extremely useful in completing my job, however this is due to my role in a niche sector. The course is good for teaching a general base of the real estate industry which I can apply to our sector well.

7/10

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.)

There are sports teams and endless networking events and opportunities, the office is very good at organising social events and regularly host drinks evenings.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company really look after its people and provide great support to help you through your qualifications. There is also lots to get involved with and everyone is friendly.

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

Reach out to other apprentices and research the company and it’s values.