Graduate Planner Review
at Savills
Graduate Job
Property Planning
Manchester
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Fantastic experience on the graduate programme. I enjoy working on a range of high-profile projects and have responsibilities for a variety of tasks. I work with a great team of professionals.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Supporting my team with preparing planning applications, promoting land through local plan processes and providing planning and development proposals.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel very valued by my team and am given opportunities to develop professionally.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
I feel adequately rewarded for working hard.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Working at Savills as a graduate is an excellent opportunity that I feel has set me up well for a future career in planning and development.
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
I am constantly learning new knowledge and skills.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
I receive fantastic career development and professional support from the Graduate team as well as my Planning team throughout the graduate programme and beyond.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
I have a good work-life balance.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Savills has excellent and inclusive values and the company culture is one of collaboration and delivering best-in-class services.
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Savills is leading in EDI initiatives centrally and at its offices around the country.
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a fantastic place to work, with incredible opportunities to grow personally and professionally and develop a successful career in property and development.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
It is important to recognise what sets Savills apart from its competitors.
