Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Mineral feasibility surveys for sites Valuation of minerals and waste sites - background research, flood map investigations, market research, valuation calculations, analysis of trading information Business rates calculations Fire insurance valuations. Management of mineral portfolios. Sale advice regarding minerals rights, mineral local plan investigations. Lease reading Rent reviews Comparable searches Mineral history Investigations

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Communication skills, speaking with a variety of people from a variety of different backgrounds. Conveying different tones and using different writing styles to suit purpose. How to build and maintain client relationships Networking abilities Data handling and analysis. Ability to read and interpret companies accounts and apply different valuation techniques

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my work. It allows me to gain a vast array of experience from experienced professionals who are always willing to offer support. My work environment allows me to work at the forefront of my sector whilst still being relatively inexperienced and whilst still developing my knowledge of the sector

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is very organised, I am in constant communication with my line manager and we have agreed upon study days once a week. My line manager and I have regular discussion and reviews of my work and support is readily available from him andf from the rest of the office as a whole

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a great amount of support from my employer. We have a dedicated apprentice hr manager who is available to answer our queries and raise any issues we may not feel we are in the position to do so. I alo receive lots of support in regards to my work

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider provides a large amount of online resources and there are multiple tutors who are available to contact in regards to any questions I may have about their subject. As well as this they provide us with an apprenticeship outcomes officer who is contact with both me and my line manager on a regular basis

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The knowledge I gain from my training provider is clearly applicable to me line of work. It allows me to develop a better understanding and improve my ability in my role. Legal modules especially help me with my analytical thinking when reading leases and legal documents required for my work

    9/10

  • 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.)
  • We host regular networking events and young professionals events. There are also a myriad of external networking events we are invited to. Our office regularly has social events like lunches or post work drinks. Along with this Savills run a number of sports teams within the business and often compete in inter firm tournaments

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Savills are an industry leader at the forefront of the property sector. They’re a national company with a real local presence. The business structure allows for great communication and work between different teams and people in different levels of the business. Their is a great range of support and knowledge available throughout the business and people are always willing to share this


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
  • Research the company


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

York

March 2020


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