Graduate Planner 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:

Town Planning - Site Appraisals, liaison with developers and Council

10/10

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

Skills in writing, presentation, analysis

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the mix of working 4 days a week and 1 day of university.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised as there are a lot of Degree Apprentices at Savills.

10/10

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

Good support, as there is a team dedicated to Apprentices within the business.

10/10

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

The support from the Apprenticeship team at the university got better throughout my time, but was poor to begin with.

6/10

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

It was definitely helpful in providing a theoretical background to the work I do in my role.

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.)

Yes, there are lots of committee for graduates to get involved in, as well as various sports teams and events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have enjoyed my experience working here and the support throughout the Apprenticeship has been good.

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

It is important to demonstrate the skills you have already gained throughout university / other life experiences and how these can apply to the job role.