Apprentice Rural Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Daily management of rural estates and portfolios. Advising clients, liasing with tenants, contractors. Inspections and rent reviews

9/10

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

The nature of the job includes a large amount of communication which I have built in. Additionaly i have built recently strategic thinking and management skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme. It is difficult at times managing workload and university work. Savills offer good support and an enjoyable work-life balance.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured, I am yet to become fully integrated into the RICS pathway, but have been asked to enrol already.

10/10

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

The employer is supportive, where I require additional time to complete study, I am granted this. There is large amounts of training provided which are very helpful

9/10

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

Colleagues in the office are helpful with working towards my degree. I am also given good time to undertake my study work.

9/10

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

The university offers me a good base of knowledge by which to base my work on. understanding the laws and governing case law aids my understanding of the role, as well as aiding my advice to those i work for,

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.)

It is diffuclt located in a smaller office to be fully involved in all activities, however there are a number on offer. We do networking events and often have office activities which are beneficial to the team.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for, offering a supporting and well structured pathway from startign to completeion of APC. The staff are friendly and work environment healthy

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

Research the company and offerings an office may have. Research to have a basic understanding of current events and 'hot' topics. Additionally find out what you can about the team you wish to join and what they are currently doing.