Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

My current role involves the disposal on land with development potential. My day to day activities include compiling marketing material, running development appraisals, dealing with developer enquiries and analysing offers from prospective parties.

9/10

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

Learnt a lot of people skills, with the job largely client focused. I have also improved my technological competence through the use of various software applications. You are also part of a team, so the job has improved my team working capacities.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have gained a wealth of experience through the projects I have worked on

8/10

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

Savills are very supportive, with various training days put on throughout the year and I am very fortunate to have a hugely supportive line manager.

10/10

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

With it being all online, sometimes you feel it lacks human interaction

7/10

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

Often what you learn in the masters is different to what you do in practice.

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.)

I have got involved with playing padel at lunch and football after work. I have also attended Oxford young professionals evenings

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Family like atmosphere throughout the firm, the support they provide is un-rivalled and they realise that everyone needs to have a life outside of work.

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

Just be yourself and try to demonstrate what makes you personally best suited to Savills- do you have any unique skills that you feel align with Savills' values.