Apprentice Surveyor 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:

I work in the residential development land team at Savills, my role consists of me appraising development opportunities, preparing marketing information for the disposal of those opportunities and carrying out site visits for potential purchasers.

10/10

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

I have learned how to appraise development opportunities, communicate with clients, balance work and uni life.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have just finished my second year on the programme and I am thoroughly enjoying it, socialising with colleagues and clients has been the highlight.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Everything is set out for us from the beginning, with a clear structured pathway, the ability to be able to talk to other apprentices that have previously completed modules or are preparing for their APC has been very beneficial

10/10

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

I have support there if needed, my manager will always offer to give my assignments a once over before submitting.

10/10

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

I have previously struggled on the law modules and UCEM have helped with 1 to 1 sessions to help with this

10/10

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

There are certain modules I find more relevant compared to other modules.

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, Savills provide a number of different opportunities to get involved in, it is encouraged that apprentices attend any grad events as well to meet as many new people as possible, I help organise the 5 a side football for Savills now, and will also help out with the 11 a side property tournament in the summer.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The apprenticeships scheme has provided me with an opportunity someone from my background would probably of struggled to obtain, it has given me a pathway into an industry that I also knew nothing about before leaving sixth form

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

Be yourself and work hard