Graduate Land Consents Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

Obtaining appropriate land consents for infrastructure schemes on behalf of multiple clients.

10/10

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

Time-Management Organisation Delegation Importance of client care Professionalism Reviewing contracts and existing agreements on behalf of the client Negotiating new contracts and agreements for new infrastructure assets

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the variety of work that I am involved in as well as the number of people I interact with on a day to day basis

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would prefer some sort of face to face element as opposed to all of the university studies being online, however the online resources are well written and organised well.

9/10

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

I receive great support from my employer and have open communication channels with the graduate HR team as well as my line management should I need to discuss anything that may be a concern.

10/10

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

I receive great support from UCEM and have regular contact with my tutor who is always on hand to discuss any queries or questions I may have.

10/10

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

The Masters degree I am working towards provides me with a theoretical understanding of my day to day and has given me a solid foundation to work from when performing my day to day duties.

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.)

My employer offers regular extra-curricular activities that we can get involved in should we wish to do so. These range from social events outside of working ours and even charitable initiatives.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good working culture, open channels of communication with management and directors, can see a progression route.

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

Be yourself, very welcoming company to work for.