Graduate Surveyor Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Compiling schedules of comparable evidence, cash flows, development appraisals, market updates, pricing letters and reports, creating investment brochures.

10/10

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

Development appraisals and cash flows. Attention to detail has improved.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised and the APC training is very structured. It is very easy for us to complete our CPD hours and competencies as we have consistent support from our team, supervisor and counsellor.

10/10

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

10/10

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

I have great support from my Outcomes Officer at UCEM who is very attentive.

10/10

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

It has given me a greater understanding of the theory behind my work, but I find completing my tasks in the workplace has developed my understanding more than the degree has.

6/10

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 there are sports teams and graduate committees to get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great graduate scheme to be on, and the rotations give you a great opportunity to get experience in different areas of the business and easily get enough examples for each competency for your APC.

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

Be confident and do research into the latest news in the sector.