Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Assist surveyors with day-to-day property management matters, including service charge budget setting, management and reconciliation, arrears reporting including rent and service charge collection and management, and build strong tenant and landlord relationships.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the 'on the job' training mixed with the university study programme, allowing me to attend face to face lectures every trimester for 2 week blocks and apply my new found knowledge towards day-to-day tasks.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Service charge management, managing difficult conversations and people, and managing project budgets.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Programme developed by university is well organised and structured, providing reading lists and learning materials ahead of scheduled class times and ongoing support.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty support and training provided by employer to complete university assignments and daily tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training team are in constant contact to ensure I am enrolled in the appropriate training sessions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Given the technical knowledge to perform role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Work place organises a number of social activities and events to get involved with and integrate with other departments. Professional networking events are set up for other new employees to mix with other likeminded people.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Plenty of progression. Professional colleagues and workplace. Generous benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be willing and eager to learn.
