Graduate Rural Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Oxford
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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 involves dealing with both private and institutional clients and the day to day management of their rural estates. I do the property management for let properties, deal with tenancy matters and liaise with contractors, tenants and clients whenever necessary.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much enjoy the programme, but do struggle at times to balance the apprenticeship assignments and workload.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills in ensuring the client is kept up to date with all actions. I have also developed my budgeting skills when assisting with drawing up yearly budgets.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I attend lectures at harper adams for each module in weekly blocks. This allows me to draw out full weeks from work and manage my workload.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and we have apprenticeship meeting with the representative from Harper every few months. This allows us to check in with my progress and workload.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The lecturers are very cooperative when I have emailed to ask questions outside of my learning week.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am provided with knowledge that directly applies to the workplace.
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
Yes I have participated in the office cricket team, done a sponsored walk and play padel with colleagues every Tuesday.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills have been very supportive in not only balancing my apprenticeship studies with my workload in the office, but also providing structured training towards passing the APC.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
I would say that Savills value good communicators and people who are willing to go the extra mile so these attributes should be promoted.
