Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Exeter
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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
Day to day I advise clients and discuss opportunities with potential buyers, including show them round properties. I also do site inspections and prepare consultancy reports. I also negotiate heads of terms with solicitors and agree sales. I prepare marketing materials and run pricing models.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my job, and look forward to coming in to the office everyday.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have improved my negotiation skills and client management. I have also developed valuation skills, specifically using the discounted cash flow method.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well structured. I do four days (Mon-Thurs) working, and one day (Friday) studying for my degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support. I work alongside a director and associate director. I learn through shadowing them, in addition to training they give me. We set goals. I also use the Savills Learning resource to develop skills. The talent development team help with the APC learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As much as I need. I have an apprentice officer who is my point of contact if I have any issues. We are also able to contact the module leaders for additional support and the student support team.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The learning is not always relevant to my day to day job, but it is important to have an understanding of the basics and develop transferable skills.
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
I am on various social committees within the office, division, and city. I am also on the charity committee, sustainability enabler, fire warden and qualified first aider. I have also started a lunch time running group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a great company who supports their employees. I have been able to join various training courses to further my professional development. I am recognised for good work. The people who work here are all very friendly. It is a nice environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Presentation is important, be yourself, have a basic understanding of the role you are applying for, any big deals in that sector, a basic knowledge of the market (all of this is available on our website!)
