Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

a variety from client facing meetings / tours to training on cashflow modelling. send out requirements, create availability schedules, organise and carrying out inspection tours, and network with other graduates in the market.

10/10

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

Rotating allows for learning new skills constantly by being exposed to various teams, tasks and dynamics.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much, very varied getting to experience multiple teams which allows insights into many areas of real estate

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I find the programme very well organised, the team communicate with us really well about teams available to rotate and support is very strong.

10/10

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

There is a lot of support in place, from HR to apprentice team to mentors within the team along with overall APC supervisors and counsellors.

10/10

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

A lot of support, UCEM are always on hand to answer any questions. The frequent check in's address problems efficiently.

9/10

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

The practical nature of the assignments given help to understand the job in more practical contexts and the learning compliments the on the job experience well.

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.)

There are a large number of activities to get involved at Savills from sports to social causes or groups such as gender.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Rotations being four months allows for incredible exposure to the industry and insights into many areas of property. There is a huge amount of support among the business.

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

Be yourself, they are hiring you for the person you are.