Architectural Apprentice Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

On a day to day basic, I work within a team to produce client design packages from RIBA stages 2-5. I have worked on a number of high profile jobs using skills and software learnt, during my time at Savills. I have a huge support network within the company.

10/10

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

Key design/ construction knowledge and software skills have been learnt at Savills. Revit, AutoCAD, V-ray, Adobe suite. I am provided with huge amounts of shadowing and mentoring.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Every day at work is enjoyable, I work on projects that are interactive an challenging. There is never a 'boring' day at work. I am given huge amounts of responsibility and love being part of a supportive team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Savills have an extremely well organized and structured programme. Every week there is an apprentice webinar which is a great opportunity to connect with peers at the same level as me. Although I have an apprentice title, I am treated as a respected member of staff, by all at Savills

10/10

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

I receive excellent support by all at Savills, from my directors to members of staff from other departments. I am always supported and feel connected, which has been essential during this working from home period.

10/10

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

I am training at London South Bank Uni, overall the support is good. During times of stress the university lack support to all 90 architecture students. They are actively trying to resolve this problem.

8/10

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

I feel the things I learn at work benefit my collage work and the things I learn at college benefit my company work. There is a great balance between work and uni.

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, Savills provide a number of interesting and exciting extra curricular activities. From site visits to CPD's. I especially enjoy the networking events. Savills encourage professional subscriptions, I am part of the BCO NextGen network.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Savills are a very well recognized company within the industry. The company have huge standards and support all their staff. I have really enjoyed my time at Savills and look forward my career progression.

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

Savills is a great company to work for, I only have positive things to say the firm.