Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Liaising with clients, other departments, solicitors and within the team. Multiple reports including drafting red book valuations. Relied upon for multiple research tasks and responding to queries.

10/10

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

Yes lots, communication, legal advising, accounting, co-ordination, report writing, valuation skills, report writing skills, measurement skills and time management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well.

10/10

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

A lot, my team is very supportive, so is the wider apprenticeship team and other departments.

10/10

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

A lot, constant availability of support and extra support tools and advice channels.

10/10

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

A bit, I would say a lot is learnt on the job, not 'in the classroom'.

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.)

Yes, can't say yes to everything as there is so much availability.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support, supportive and friendly team. Great company as a whole, well regarded.

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

Make yourself stand out. Get lots of work experience, even if it isn't specific to the job you are applying to as it will demonstrate your work ethics and desire to learn.