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Savills

Graduate Planner Review

at Savills

Graduate Scheme

Property Planning

Southampton

Review Submitted: September 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 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Good exposure to interesting projects
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Supporting senior colleagues with a variety of application types
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You get to work on a variety of projects including some high-profile cases
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
I found the first few months very slow and hard to get work to do - but I feel that's the nature of planning. I'm now busy and well-entrenched within the business now
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Make sure that you're aware of projects on your doorstep and share your thoughts on the scheme - doesn't have to be positives!
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