Graduate Planner Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Support Planners and Senior Planners in my team through planning research, writing planning reports and providing general advice.

7/10

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

- Working in a team - Communication, both written and verbal - Organisation - Time management

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the new challenges I face as I enter the start of my career. However, it can be difficult juggling professional work load with academic work load.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised as the RTPI APC route to Chartership is rigorous.

7/10

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

In terms of support for my academic studies, I receive one day a week off. There is some understanding around University deadlines to have flexibility over professional workload.

6/10

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

London South Bank University provide support through a module in my second year which aims to guide you through the process of passing my gateway to then start my route to chartership as a licentiate member.

7/10

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

I think the qualification provides some additional planning knowledge that is useful for general understanding. However, I feel the majority of the other modules completed hold limited practical experience.

6/10

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, there is professional networking events, opportunities for continuous professional development and social/sports activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think it provides you valuable experience.

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

Be yourself and use the opportunity to really showcase your passion for the role and wider industry.