Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

In my role, I was assisting senior members of the team with the current instructions. I would attend site , take pictures & notes and then write up the report back at the office.

3/10

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

I have learnt a lot. With it being in an environment where I am surrounded by professionals who have been in the industry for years, you quickly pick up knowledge from them.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I didn't enjoy my time in my previous team. I have been lucky to recently have been able to change team and division very recently and am enjoying it a lot more.

2/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme is very well structured with a great team within Savills looking after the apprentices.

10/10

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

in my experience I have received a lot of help from Savills. I had daily interactions with my manager and frequent interactions with the apprenticeship team internally at Savills.

10/10

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

I have a quarterly meeting with my Apprenticeship Outcome Officer in which she is very helpful, apart from that, not as much.

5/10

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

The modules have helped me in my everyday role as I am putting the skills learnt to the test.

7/10

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 sports teams however they are not often, maybe a few weeks a year.

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great company with lovely people. Its stature in the industry is unmatched and the experience you gain is second to none

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

make sure you learn about the company's values and goals and be able to speak about them. Also have a prior understanding of the industry you are getting into. extensive knowledge is not required, however needs to be enough to show that you have an interest.