Graduate Building Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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
I am a Building Surveyor, and day to day my role involves completing site inspection, liaising with clients, reviewing building information such as leases and O&Ms and writing reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme has rotations in different teams which give greater exposure to different aspects of the job and greater understanding of the profession.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my skills in report writing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The rotations are organised well and we rotate into all the teams for 6 months to make sure we get enough experience to complete the APC.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Our APC supervisors and counsellors are assigned but many colleagues are also APC assessors and give a lot of guidance and support with the process.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers who we have formal meetings with regularly to ensure we are on track. The staff are generally always available to speak to if any issues arise.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The subject matter taught is generally relevant with the role, and the staff are very experienced in their field and give good insights.
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 various social events internally and with external clients, lunch and learn webinars which give exposure to different teams within the business, sports teams and colleague networks.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a very diverse business and has teams which cover almost all aspects of the real estate industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Make sure you are prepared and have done your research on the industry and some of the current issues.
