Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Commercial PM- everyday is different but some roles I get involved includes client meetings, site inspections, report writing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the workplace side more than the academic studies as being a final year student can be quite stressful
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes both industry skills and workplace skills- developed confidence and knowledge of PM
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Mixed- the degree side is quite clear however support from Savills could be clearer on the APC side
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My general PM team is great and very supportive in helping me develop my knowledge. The apprentice team centrally aren't quite as in touch
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Quite a lot- all assigned with an AOO and have opportunities to have 1-1 with lecturers
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well- provides the theory based knowledge required to understand why/ how we do our day to day roles
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- sporting teams, professional networking events, commitees. Lots of options!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Just an all round great place to work with very friendly colleagues!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself and do your research on the company- ensure you have a passion for property!
