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Building Surveyor Review

at Savills

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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 is largely project management focused, with projects such as internal office refurbishments, common area refurbishments within commercial properties, elevation repairs, car park resurfacing. I have experience in contract admin and professional services also. Daily, the work I carry out is varied and is either on site or office based.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme, particularly the variety of opportunities available.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to manage people and expectations, how to coordinate project teams and how to present information clearly and concisely to clients. I have improved my communication skills alongside my knowledge on the construction industry as a whole.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured during the university course, where teaching is provided during semesters. There is lots of support from my workplace on the graduate scheme in particular
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There are webinars etc. provided
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification and work experience have both supplemented each other
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
Yes, networking events and BCO next gen committee

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The training provided is excellent and support is always available whether that be in terms of obtaining knowledge on the job or the APC.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Read into the company and the various articles produced by its employees on the website so that you have an understanding of relevant topics.
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