Apprentice Surveyor Review

My role is predominantly retail agency, acting for landlords and tenants in acquiring and disposing of commercial property. Clients include NFU Mutual, BA Pension Fund, Hays Travel, Lidl. I also provide consultancy services and investment advise.

I have had the opportunity to develop my communication skills, including negotiation technique through great exposure to the property market. This was assisted by a company funded negotiation workshop put on by an external provider.

I enjoy the freedom and responsibility of my programme. I have a defined structure through which I can separate work and study which allows me to do both to the best of my ability. I am fully supported by my immediate team and the wider Savills community.

Organisation and structure has improved significantly during my time at Savills with regular events organised specifically for apprentices to come together, develop new skills and build a professional network.

I am fully supported by my employer. The need for specific time for study is respected and additional support/time is provided around exams or significant deadlines if required. There are also many resources such as dedicated quiet areas which allow me to study effectively.

My training provider assigns an individual who sets up regular catch ups to ensure the working environment is suitable and opportunities are available to develop skills as required.

I am able to immediately apply what I learn to my job, and I have been able to build relationships across the business by asking for help on topics such as planning, building surveying or health and safety and learning from specialists, all of whom have been happy to help.

There are always networking events internally, with other companies and with clients. I have played on the Savills mixed hockey team, have played football with colleagues and have been involved in charity events including the ELIFAR Challenge which I would not have been able to do outside of Savills.

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