Apprentice Building Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Oxford
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
As an Apprentice Building Surveyor, I assist qualified surveyors in assessing buildings for safety, condition, and compliance. My role involves site inspections, measuring and recording data, preparing reports, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. I also liaise with clients and contractors while gaining hands-on experience and studying towards industry qualifications. Each day is varied, offering a dynamic mix of practical learning and professional development. My role also includes responsibilities as a project manger.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Autocad
- Report Writing
- Different service lines
- Report Writing
- Different service lines
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured with clear chains of command and communication for support.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is no set amount, the level of support depends on your needs but it it there if its needed. Good contacts and easily reachable.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great support, lots of training days and set millstones.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Teaches the basics to then be built upon in industry.
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
Lots of social events, networking, sports teams and other activities to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company - friendly, supportive, adaptable and a leader in the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself, be confident and do lots of research into current trends/legislation of your chosen field.
