Apprentice Building Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role includes a variety of tasks that are related to the profession of building surveying. My day to day role can vary from site inspections for RCA's, Building surveys and Party Walls to completing contract administration documents in the office.

10/10

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

I have learnt lots of new skills such as: RCA Building Survey Schedule of Condition Developed CAD skills Party Wall inspections

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the program especially the wide variety of tasks I get to complete, whether this is in the office or on site.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised lots of assistance in place if there was to be any issues.

10/10

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

I have regular meetings with a mentor from my workplace as well as my manager and supervisor for APC purposes.

10/10

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

I have been allocated a mentor and a supervisor and they provide me with regular meetings, as well as this training days/CPD hours are organised for us.

10/10

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

It helps as it develops understanding and allows me to apply my workplace knowledge to ask more informed questions to make the most of the time.

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.)

Lots of sports teams to get involved with such as football, racket, rugby and more. Lots of social events are organsied and away days to get to know your co-workers more.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good working environment and lots of support in your role, a respected name in the industry to work for and has so much to offer.

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

Be yourself, complete research on Savills as a brand and recent projects to reference!