Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

Varying tole given rotate across different teams. Currently sitting in Shopping Centre Investment, which involves reviewing tenancy schedule, preparing brochure text, preparing presentations for potential buyers. In addition, assisting with consultancy works, writing recommendation reports.

8/10

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

Yes

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like the variety I receive within the programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Some inconsistency, some last minute changes.

5/10

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

Depends on the team you are in.

6/10

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

UCEM is not particularly good at teaching, rather it is more guidance to get through the qualification.

5/10

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

Not particularly well, given sometimes the workload is too much and deadlines too close together considering working at the same time.

5/10

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 - mainly sport / networking related

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is some hesitation in recommendation as I do think I am exposed to great experience. However, given that I feel that the pay is not sufficient considering requirement to live in London and the encouragement to be in the office it is difficult to balance.

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

Understanding of pay to see if it can work for them. Plenty of applicants will be unable to live off the salary in London where a room to rent is frequently £800 per month minimum + bills