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Savills

Graduate Rural Surveyor Review

at Savills

Graduate Scheme

Surveying

Petworth

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
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Excellent! Fantastic training and a brilliant company to be learning my trade in.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Management of agricultural, commercial, residential and woodland assets. I enjoy the agriculture most.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Excellent training, my team takes time to help me improve my work quality and listen thoughtfully to my ideas.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
The salary is good, an annual benefit is received and there is a very generous transport remuneration policy.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
This will be the foundation of my career, so excellently!
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
Every day I learn about something new and we are actively encouraged to do lots of training.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Really good, they take the time to help me improve my work.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
The work often sits within the bounds of the 9 to 5:30 but it is very flexible and this allows me to maintain my personal time.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very inclusive, pro learning and grad development.
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
The company hosts lots of diversity events and series. This can help to facilitate greater inclusion, diversity and equality in the work place.
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
We are encourage to actively get involved in charity events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is fantastic as a starting stone to a future career as a land agent. The training is far better than any other competitor and the high quality of staff means that your learning from the best.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Better than expected.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
No, just apply!
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