Building Surveying Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is a graduate building surveyor, this involves assisting others in the team on jobs as a graduate.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt lots of new skills, some which are specific to my role and others being more general. e.g. professional communication

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my programme and feel like it has helped me transition from university to the working world easily.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well structured- I have one study day per week for the duration of my university semesters.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They allow me to have my study day which is helpful and my team are always happy to answer any questions I have.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A good amount. It would be nice for more live sessions as a lot of it is reading based.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It is providing me with the base, theoretical knowledge that I need to become a chartered building surveyor.

    9/10
  • 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 various activities are available

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great company to work for and creates lots of great opportunities.

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

    • To research the company and their values. Keep up to date on all of the research they conduct etc.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Manchester

May 2022

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