Residential Property Management Placement Student Review
at Savills
Placement (10 Months+)
Surveying
Central London
Review Submitted: November 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a member of the Savills Residential Property Management team, I will be worked alongside contractors and onsite teams to maintain the smooth running of estates. This ranged from the upkeep of the gardens and communal areas, to 100+ occupancy residential blocks.
In addition, I will provided advice and aid to clients, leaseholders and contractors to set service charge budgets, and to carry out consultations for major works and long-term agreements.
In addition, I will provided advice and aid to clients, leaseholders and contractors to set service charge budgets, and to carry out consultations for major works and long-term agreements.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Once I felt I was confident carrying out core tasks, I was given a lot of responsibility by my fellow colleagues, who trusted my abilities to carry out tasks proficiently and with a high attention to detail.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
My placement year provided me with valuable learning opportunities to help me develop various skills and knowledge in the field of residential management, as well as gaining a wider understanding of surveying as a whole.
This past year has provided me with a greater understanding of the property industry, how a company operates, and refined hard and soft skills. These skills include written and verbal communication, active listening, time management and teamwork.
This past year has provided me with a greater understanding of the property industry, how a company operates, and refined hard and soft skills. These skills include written and verbal communication, active listening, time management and teamwork.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was closely supported by both my fellow colleagues, and the Future Development Team, over the course of my placement year.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture and general atmosphere at Savills sets it apart from that of other companies. Savills has a different 'personality'; focusing on comradeship and opportunism. I completed the year with refined and developed knowledge of the Property Industry. However, most crucially, I left Savills with new friends, who I'm sure will be friends for life.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
This past year has provided me with valuable learning opportunities to help me develop various skills and knowledge in the field of residential management, as well as gaining a wider understanding of surveying as a whole.
Over the year, I have gained a more in-depth understanding of property management practices. Including: tenant relations, lease agreements, and health and safety compliance.
Reflecting on the remarkable year I have spent at Savills, whilst I am looking forward to head back to exeter, I am heavyhearted to be leaving behind the great friends I have made and the experiences had.
Over the year, I have gained a more in-depth understanding of property management practices. Including: tenant relations, lease agreements, and health and safety compliance.
Reflecting on the remarkable year I have spent at Savills, whilst I am looking forward to head back to exeter, I am heavyhearted to be leaving behind the great friends I have made and the experiences had.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Savills
The biggest piece of advice I would give to others applying to Savills would be to get stuck in, both professionally and socially. My placement year provided me with a wealth of opportunities that have made the hard work wholly worth it.
