Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Glasgow
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
Apprentice surveyor working in both capital markets and valuation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the variety of tasks which my role allows me to be involved in from valuation work to agency and consultancy advice in relation to the marketing of properties.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned a lot about the real estate industry through both the university programme and gaining valuable experience at one of the global leading property firms.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised allowing for a good balance between university coursework and your daily work tasks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Savills is very supportive in allowing you to progress through university and balance coursework with your day job in order to learn the skills you need to success in the property industry.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Whilst at university, I was provided with as much support and guidance as required to complete my degree similar to any traditional undergraduate degree route.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The undergraduate degree equips you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to progress further into a more specialist pathway.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Savills have a wide range of social and networking opportunities which help you to meet colleagues from other offices as well as clients.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is one of the leading property companies in the world and working there allows you to gain experience of working on high-profile and exciting projects, as well as learning new things every day.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
To have a passion for the property industry, in particular the role you are applying for as well as a basic understanding of what your role will be which will allow you to show you have the foundation to build on as you progress in your career.
