Apprentice Building Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
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
4.6/5
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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 assist colleagues with a variety of technical and administrative tasks as well as leading small projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much so - I greatly enjoy the team atmosphere as well as the type and variety of instructions available to work on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My technical, numerical, and written communication have all greatly improved, as has all aspects of my commercial knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured - my company has a great deal of infrastructure around the Graduate / Apprenticeship schemes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive both in my academic and workplace development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider provides support through regular catch-ups with a dedicated Outcomes Officer, as well as open forums with other students / lecturers.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The technical and commercial aspects covered as part of the course provide a foundation for the real-world tasks expected of a 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
My workplace offers a great variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, networking events, team outings, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a friendly, fast-paced and industry leading real estate company. Each day is different and an entrepreneurial attitude is fostered in all staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Research the role and the company. Attitude and interest trumps experience at this stage!
