Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am a graduate surveyor on a rotational graduate scheme. I change teams every four months. My day-to-day role involves assisting my team on projects. In valuations, this involved making comparable reports and writing full valuation reports. In LRD, this involved marketing development schemes in London.

10/10

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

Yes - I have learnt a lot about the valuation process and how to accurately value residential property. I have developed skills in interacting with clients. I have also developed my presentation skills, creating internal briefings to help market certain development schemes.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much. I have learnt a lot from the teams that I have been in and have always felt supporting in my learning.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. I enjoy having a study day a week in which my whole focus is studying for my masters.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support - my team are always checking in to check my work load is manageable alongside my studies.

10/10

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

I receive weekly support from my training provider.

10/10

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

I feel like my qualification really helps me in my role. I enjoy learning about the real estate industry and then being able to apply that within my day to day role

10/10

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.)

Yes, there are a lot of networking opportunities and the chance to join sports teams.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very supportive environment and I really enjoy working with my colleagues. I have learnt a lot in 8 months and I am really looking forward to the remainder of my graduate scheme.

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

Try and gain real estate experience prior to applying and show yourself to be a team player.