Building Surveying Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.4/5
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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
My role is a graduate building surveyor, this involves assisting others in the team on jobs as a graduate.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme and feel like it has helped me transition from university to the working world easily.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new skills, some which are specific to my role and others being more general. e.g. professional communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured- I have one study day per week for the duration of my university semesters.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They allow me to have my study day which is helpful and my team are always happy to answer any questions I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A good amount. It would be nice for more live sessions as a lot of it is reading based.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is providing me with the base, theoretical knowledge that I need to become a chartered building surveyor.
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
Yes various activities are available
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for and creates lots of great opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
To research the company and their values. Keep up to date on all of the research they conduct etc.
