Apprentice Architectural Technician Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Winchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
My roles is apprentice architect's assistant and day to day, this involves me mainly conducting technical drawings as well as sitting in on a number of meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme. The relationship between my course and day to day job is clear to see and having help from professionals is also greatly beneficial.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The main skill I have developed is my ability with CAD as well as my overall knowledge on the construction industry.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is organised well, I have my one day a week at university and then the other 4 days a week working.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a great amount of support from my employer both with university work and my overall development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a great amount of support from my training provider, they make sure the apprentices are essentially the same as full time students.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My course has allowed me to be more open and experimentative with design with the risk of it being for a job therefore it has been greatly beneficial.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are a few extra-curricular activities at work some from the apprentice team, however this is an area which could be better from my experience.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a fantastic supportive business who look to encourage growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself and act keen when applying and you will most definitely get noticed.
