Graduate Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Assisting senior staff, undertaking site surveys, helping write reports, attending meetings and liaising with clients

10/10

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

There is an extensive CPD and Learning program at Savills, which are specific to my role but also relate to personal development and commercial awareness.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organized and structured, and there is a lot of help given from the Graduate HR team at Savills and also in my department.

10/10

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

10/10

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

9/10

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

There are a wide range of Savills societies and groups to be involved in such as sports clubs, Graduate committees, and groups.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would highly recommend Savills to a friend because the company really look out for their employees, there is a lots of support available as Graduate, and a really thorough and structured training program. Everyone in the company is willing to help and the environment is very inclusive.

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

Read up on the company, and what they have done or participated in recently- whether that is conferences, a publication, a blog or a podcast!