Graduate Planner Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
5/5
Undertaking planning appraisals, managing planning applications, drafting and submitting representations to promote sites for development, project management, managing technical consultants.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed the on-the-job training I have received, but was overall less impressed by the quality of the degree from the training provider.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a great variety of skills on the job, including planning policy/legislation knowledge, project management and report writing,
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
well-structured overall
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Limited support- lecturers often did not reply to emails, would change assignment briefs at the last minute, and tended to lack practical real-world experience in my industry
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
my qualification has not been that relevant to my role - everything i have learned which is most relevant has been whilst on the job
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
Lots of networking opportunities and we are always encouraged to take part in these.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work, good culture, lots of support and training, flat team structure and friendly colleagues!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself, showcase your talents, show a willingness to learn and develop
