Graduate Building Surveyor Review
at Savills
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Exeter
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
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:
4/5
Building Surveys, Inspections, reports, Listed Building Consents in support of planning applications
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Variation in the role, being out on site rather than in the office all week. Learning what i need to know through experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
How to analyse buildings effectively, the ages and types of properties, how we can protect and convert properties properly. Contract administration and the role of the CA PC and PD within a JCT contract.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is well structured however there is variation in the quality of teaching within the modules of the course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good support. I get a study day and I can book time out with my line manager to discuss any concerns or difficult topics.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support. there are webinars regarding the APC competencies and the modules themselves are RICS accredited.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me perform better by informing me of the broader role of my work in the construction sector. For example, I learn about contracts in my course and then use a specific contract within my role. UCEM provides an introduction to my more specific work learning.
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 part of Exeter Young Professionals and the Savills Charity Committee.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well supported. There are good amounts of study time available and they provide support through the graduate team. There are plenty of opportunities to meet up with the other graduates and learn about the APC
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Research the company, Make sure you are passionate and/or well read about your role and the role of the APC in your career. Good the RICS approved documents in the field you want to go into.
