Apprentice 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:

In my role I sit within the development team along the south coast, primarily focusing on valuations. My day to day job includes writing up valuation reports for clients for different purposes including loan security, tax and probate.

10/10

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

Yes, since starting in my role, I have developed my SPAG skills. this is because I am consistently writing reports and making sure when someone is checking my work that any comments are discussed with me.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot. At work, I am a trusted and valued member of the team and have been given a lot of opportunities to excel and learn new skills. Additionally, my university is very interactive and provide meetings with me and my line manager consistently to ensure I am up to date with everything.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured. A lot of the information was provided at the very start of my programme which was useful and whenever we meet with my Apprentice Outcomes Officer he always updates me with any dates i need to be aware of.

10/10

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

There is a lot of support. We have consistent calls in which they just check in with us and ensure that we are up to date and not being put under too much pressure.

10/10

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

There is always a lot of support offered if needed through Student services, tutors and the Apprenticeship Outcomes Officer.

10/10

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

I think that it does because a lot of the work is related to my day to day jobs.

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, we go to lots of networking events with young professionals, property associations and banks.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel as though you are well looked after through both the office and the future talent team. Due to Savills having a large amount of apprentices there is lots of support around you to help.

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

Work experience is key- This proves your interests into the industry before you have applied for a job.