Surveyor – Development Viability Degree Apprenticeship

Job Details

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Surveyor – Development Viability Degree Apprenticeship

Current Team Information 

The team provides clients with best-in-class financial viability, regeneration, valuation and affordable housing consultancy and agency advice. The successful candidate will be working within one of the country’s largest specialist development viability consultancy teams, on some of London’s most significant development schemes, in addition to large strategic schemes nationally.

About this role

An opportunity for a bright, ambitious candidate to join the Development Viability Team based in London.

The apprentice will support the Development Viability Team, within Savills London Residential Development Department.

They will get involved in a wide range of interesting projects, enabling the role to be varied or more specialist should the apprentice prefer. Innovative and proactive thinking would be required alongside a strong initiative and motivation to contribute to the team's success.

Day to day work

• Research activities and information gathering from web databases, colleagues and other property professionals outside of Savills – e.g. property sales data, planning applications and policy information
• Development Appraisals using industry software, for valuation purposes and financial viability assessments
• Supporting work for desktop and formal valuations, focused on affordable housing
• Report writing and reporting to clients
• Attending client meetings with other team members and colleagues
• Maintenance of team information databases
• Supporting the team in agency projects, facilitating the sale and purchase of affordable homes
• Liaising with all departments with Savills and external teams

The long-term potential is for the apprentice to become a MRICS qualified surveyor, having developed their skills working in a market leading team. The individual would be client facing over time and therefore communication and interpersonal skills are very important. They will also need to be proactive, energetic and willing to learn.

Working Week 

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.

How you’ll make an impact

Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Word and Excel capabilities
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and detail driven
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 96 UCAS points. 

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

Training 

5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification. 

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully. 

Career development

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Benefits 

• Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Training and APC costs covered
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Company Mobile Phone 

About Savills

Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.

We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.

We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.

How to apply

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