Graduate Planner Review
at Savills
Graduate Job
Property Planning
Leeds
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.6/5
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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?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year as a Graduate Planner at Savills. I have been able to get involved in such a wide range of projects which has vastly expanded my skills set and given my valuable skills and knowledge to continue to progress in my sector of work.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My job involves research, planning application monitoring, project management tasks, liaising with clients and other consultants, site visits, and report writing.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
My team always encourage me to give my opinion and contribute in team meetings. I feel my opinion is valued within my team and I am gaining the confidence required to fulfil more aspects of my role.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
There are many benefits of working at Savills that I use.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
My role is preparing me very well for a career in Planning as I am constantly being exposed to new projects, new clients and different day to day tasks. No day is ever the same.
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
Due to the large number of projects I have involvement in, my skills set is increasing every day.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
The support I receive is great, I feel valued and well looked after.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
The work load can get a lot, but my line manager is great at helping me prioritise tasks and develop the skills I need to get quicker at jobs and prioritise my time.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
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
There are always volunteering roles to be getting involved in. I have also had the opportunity to be a part of the Graduate Charity Committee to raise money for the Charity Centre Point.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Everything about the job is everything you could need in a career. From the support, to the job satisfaction to the knowledge gained, I have only positive things to say about Savills.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
The job is more than I expected it to be. It's more than just planning. I have learnt so many other skills such as project management.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself, really read into the company values and understand how they fit with your own.
