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Savills

Summer Scheme Student Review

at Savills

Internship (1 Month+)

Project Management

London

Review Submitted: July 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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During my time at Savills I was able to work across a range of different projects. I was responsible for completing Lease Extension forms, Heads of Terms Agreements and other documents for clients. I was also involved in carrying out research for real estate markets across the globe for comparative reports sent to clients. My research also extended to looking for suitable sites for clients, reaching out to landlords and gathering relevant information.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was responsible for communicating directly with clients and following up on specific project needs. My work was checked before being sent off to ensure no mistakes were sent to the client but largely the responsibility was my own. I really enjoyed researching behind the scenes and participating in calls with clients to share what I had found out.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Throughout my time at Savills I have been able to develop not only my technical knowledge and skills specific to the industry, but also my soft skills. Notably, my collaboration skills have been enhanced by having the opportunity to assist my team with tasks under deadlines. Participating in client facing work has greatly grown my ability to effectively communicate in a professional setting and I have also been responsible for co-ordinating meetings across other countries which has required focused organisation.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was provided with great support, check ins with the graduate recruitment team were great as they provided a point to touch base half way through my placement. Organised networking was also brilliant as it gave the opportunity to share experiences with other interns as well as the directors and graduates. I was also supported by everyone in my team who were all receptive and more than happy to answer any questions I had.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Savills is an amazing company to be a part of, my GOS team specifically have been so welcoming and helpful. Everyone is always more than happy to help and truly wants you to reach your potential. The atmosphere in the office is so positive and collaborative, this definitely feeds into the companies success as a whole. The great culture extends to outside the office and I have really enjoyed participating in actives outside of work such as a 5k run and a BBQ!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at Savills, the whole experience has made me so excited about the future and what is to come within my real estate journey. The 6 week duration was brilliant as it allowed me to really immerse myself within not only the projects I was working on, but also the culture within the office.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Savills
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Savills
If you are applying to Savills I would say to go for it and make sure you are your authentic self. Make sure to portray your genuine enthusiasm for the industry and if you are successful in securing a place say yes to everything and talk to as many people as you can whilst you have the opportunity to learn what they do.
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