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Graduate Surveyor Review

at Savills

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

London

Review Submitted: May 2022

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Graduate Surveyor in the Housing Division at Savills, rotating in Valuation, Development, Surveying, Treasury, and Consultancy teams. Gaining excellent competency experience and APC training to successfully pass my APC. Day release to study at UCEM and gain a RICS-accredited degree to sit my APC assessment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoy. The training is excellent.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a plethora of skills that will equip me to become a competent professional working in the built environment industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised. Regular competency, APC, and CPD sessions to make graduates competent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Supported right across the division, from teams, to wider division, and Savills business.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All training necessary to successfully pass the APC.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The chartership status will enable me to succeed in the Property industry and bolsters my professional status.
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
There are a vast array of extracurricular actives to get involved in for people with all types of interest.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Training, culture, philosophy, level of responsibility, and different type of work graduates can get involved in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be confident, up-to-date on the industry, be yourself, ask questions at interview stages, and understand the role.
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