Sandwich Student - Development Review

I accepted a position on the commercial rotation pathway undertaking rotations in Development Consultancy & Residential/ Development Valuations. This involved undertaking Red Book Valuations, market reports, viability reviews and running both development & residual appraisals. Savills gave me huge amounts of responsibility from start to finish both with the work carried out including client facing work, whilst also involving me in the networking side of the business with neighbouring firms.

Yes. The team I was placed in gave me huge amounts of responsibility whilst consistently supporting and assisting when required. We had both weekly & monthly meetings to discuss capacity, in which allowed me to manage expectations efficiently.

Yes. With the Surveying industry being hugely client facing it has allowed me to develop my network whilst also building on my confidence. The work in which I carried out has allowed me to build upon my report writing skills, that also including both excel and argus. Savills has given me great expose to the different software used in the industry to generate reports.

Yes. There was always someone in the team based in the office, which allowed me to ask any questions and raise any concerns throughout. As previously discussed we also had both weekly and monthly meetings to discuss capacity and manage expectations as well as discuss the current market position.

Second to none. Both in my immediate team, the wider team and with the current graduates placed on other rotations. Everyone was hugely welcoming when I joined and always supported me, both within my team and the wider office in general. Numerous events were arranged which the company involved me in both internally and externally. Such a friendly and positive work environment to be part of.

Exceeded all expectations - overall a fantastic year and great opportunity.

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