Summer Scheme Student Review
at Savills
Internship (1 Month+)
Surveying
Oxford
Review Submitted: August 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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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.
I work with the urban design team, working on a wide range of projects from master planning to urban regeneration. My main role has been working on vision documents which involves organising the drawings into a portfolio to present to the client. I have also helped create visual plans and illustrations.
Along with work in the office I have attended several site visits which involves meeting the construction team for updates on the project.
Along with work in the office I have attended several site visits which involves meeting the construction team for updates on the project.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given a lot of creative freedom when assisting on design projects. It gave me the opportunity to test my knowledge and skills before then discussing with the team and receiving informal feedback.
I have been given freedom to work on projects, while also knowing there are people to help and give advice.
I have been given freedom to work on projects, while also knowing there are people to help and give advice.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have had the opportunity to improve my digital graphic skills, using Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD to design graphics and cover images. I have also learnt about the design process and the challenges that come with working on large scale projects. This included knowledge of the opportunities and constraints a site can provide, and understanding how to analyse a site.
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?
4/5
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 have worked in a team so there is always an opportunity to ask questions as I work.
I had an informal mid-placement review with my line manager which was an opportunity to ask questions about the company, team, projects and the graduate programme that is available. I also had online meetings with members of other offices to discuss specific skills and digital techniques.
I had an informal mid-placement review with my line manager which was an opportunity to ask questions about the company, team, projects and the graduate programme that is available. I also had online meetings with members of other offices to discuss specific skills and digital techniques.
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 team were very friendly and welcoming, answering my questions and including me in meetings. I have been part of a small team in a wider network so I had the opportunity to visit other offices. Collaboration is a big part of the design process so I was able to work on several projects with different people.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement and it has made be excited to join this field once I graduate.
I applied to this placement as it was an opportunity to experience the industry. Throughout the month I had the opportunity to work in other departments (planning and architecture), furthering my experience of the wider industry.
I applied to this placement as it was an opportunity to experience the industry. Throughout the month I had the opportunity to work in other departments (planning and architecture), furthering my experience of the wider industry.
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
When joining the urban design team everyone works on several projects at once so there are many opportunities to join in and experience all areas of the job. This can range from finalising visual documents, working in the early stages of a project mapping the site, or responding to feedback from a client.
Having a good understanding of design tools helps but there is also the opportunity to learn from the team in a collaborative working environment.
Having a good understanding of design tools helps but there is also the opportunity to learn from the team in a collaborative working environment.
