Apprentice Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

My role involves undertaking surveys of commercial properties such as Shops, Offices, Warehouses etc. and producing various reports on that property.

9/10

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

Yes, I have developed many skills within the workplace. These range from corporate cultural, skills, to general life and confidence skills, as well as, the specific knowledge, and skills taught and required for a building surveyor through on the job experience and the degree.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme. Although, it can prove challenging, in various ways these challenges keep life interesting and push you to improve in all sorts of ways as you progress through your career.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised, and there is regular communication between the various parties responsible for each apprentice, to ensure it stays this way.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer and have various resources and people to go to should I need help with work related or personal issues.

9/10

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

My training provider provides many opportunities for support, for the students. There are all sorts of programmes in place to effectively teach the content of the degree and to assist those who are struggling.

8/10

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

My qualification directly relates to my role and as time passes I find more and more ways the degree and content has supported my job role.

8/10

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 plenty of extra-curricular activities to get involved in within Savills. Savills is a very exciting company to work for, and provide many different activities and initiatives to get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The apprenticeship has done nothing but benefitted me in so many ways since I have arrived. With more than enough support, a good salary, and opportunities throughout the company, there is little to nothing complain about.

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

Research the company. Understand the role you are going for, and the day to life of someone within this role. Try to utilise every opportunity available to secure a place at Savills. Work experiences / placement years. Be ready to demonstrate how much you want the apprenticeship, and this role.