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Savills

Graduate Surveyor Review

at Savills

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Property Management

London

Review Submitted: April 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Varied depending what team you are rotating in. Currently sat in commercial valuations whereby you will conduct due diligence for each asset, analyse evidence to value buildings. I then have a study day where I do all of my University content.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It’s very varied and they give you lots of exposure to different assets.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Excel, communication, team work

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well. They give you a set study day so it is easier to manage both work and studies
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As above
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are very good with keeping in touch with you. You have quarterly sessions with your AOO who will give you targets to work towards
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It lets you put the academic work into practice. Especially being currently sat in valuations, it has proved very helpful in the foundational knowledge necessary for the job
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
Lots of networking opportunities with different committees including the Future Generation Client committee

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It gives you the ideal platform to become a chartered surveyor. The support and training you receive is great. You can ask any questions and someone will endeavour to help.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself, research the company and find something within the business that interests you and delve deeper into that
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