Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Birmingham
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
Everyday is different! Day to day activities vary from reporting, client engagement, dealing with estate matters etc.. From the get go of your career you become entailed into a client facing role and never kept behind the scenes. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a passion for property.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have been on this programme for 1 year and thoroughly enjoy it- I always want to get involved in more! The team are extremely supportive both in the workplace and academically. So far, a 10/10 experience!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
You learn from the very beginning from report writing to manipulating data as well as developing your communication skills within client engagement.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely organised! I know exactly how the course is structured, when specific milestones are and when exactly my working days and study day are weekly which makes it easy for me to plan my time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They're immensely supportive from the property management team I work in to the wider apprentice team within Savills. I feel comfortable to reach out to either party if there was ever an issue or I'd like extra support on anything and they'd be more than happy to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They act as a 24/7 supporter! I can access my resources whenever I like for unlimited usages as well as contacting my lecturers via email or text if I needed any extra one to one support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Everything I learn can be applied to my day to day role and helps me to develop my personal knowledge in the industry which can improve my client engagement.
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 loads of committees which you can join and be a part of within the workplace as well as assisting in arranging team events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great well established to work for who offers vast support and has such great opportunities to career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself, do your research on the company and really display your passion for the industry!
