Rural Surveying Apprentice Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Carlisle
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As a Rural Surveying Apprentice, I help my line manager with her work which includes general estate management, securing loans for clients, valuing properties and sometimes selling them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It can be challenging, but my routine leaves plenty of time for exercise and recreation. Especially when working from home, we have been allowed to adapt our hours (as long as we do the right amount each day), to keep sane.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Being in an office (until covid) meant that I learnt many skills concerning proper filing, how to write professional letters and emails, as well as all the specific skills that are needed to do the job.
I have developed my existing skills like time management, through balancing work and university, as well as arriving on time every day. I have also been encouraged to build a good work ethic, which is greatly helped by all the friendly and hard working people around me.
I have developed my existing skills like time management, through balancing work and university, as well as arriving on time every day. I have also been encouraged to build a good work ethic, which is greatly helped by all the friendly and hard working people around me.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Within Savills, my tasks and progression is made very clear through regular appraisals and reviews accompanied by even more regular chats with my line manager for feedback.
For the most part UCEM have provided a very coherent learning platform that has been easy to follow and keep up with. I would appreciate a detailed university calendar on the home page so it is impossible to miss deadlines, and you know exactly what is coming next.
For the most part UCEM have provided a very coherent learning platform that has been easy to follow and keep up with. I would appreciate a detailed university calendar on the home page so it is impossible to miss deadlines, and you know exactly what is coming next.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have been supported every step of the way, firstly by the members of my office who have helped me learn the skills needed for this work, and keep me progressing. The apprenticeship staff of Savills keep carry out regular reviews, and make sure to encourage friendships between apprentices even if they are in different areas of the country.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The course itself is easy to understand and follow, and there is a host of guidance on the website from proper academic writing through to mental health awareness. I would like there to be an easier way to speak to someone and ask questions rather than the forums. As mentioned before I would also appreciate a comprehensive calendar unique to each student, that maps out the entire course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Despite the fact I have only done two modules at this point, I have had to call on what I have learnt to help me in my job, which is very good to see.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I joined in the COVID-19 era, so real life events so far, but I have heard great things about the social outside of lockdown. They did hold a charity 'how far can you go' competition, which gave prizes to those who ran, cycled or canoed the furthest.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are incredibly well organised, have a motivated staff, all of which will provide you with the best possible environment for learning and developing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Learn how to write professional sounding letters and emails, this will help you make a great impression.
