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Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant Review

at Savills

Graduate Scheme

Engineering, Environmental Science, Property Development, Property Management, Property Planning

London

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
3.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
3/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
It has been a good learning experience so far and support has been very good on all aspects.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Main responsibilities are report writing for sustainability statements and sustainability-related planning documents and consultation on how to reduce carbon emissions for existing real estate and development projects. I enjoy making energy models and parametric models for environmental studies the most.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
The team is still relatively small so graduates get large responsibilities in projects from the start.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
The Myndup free therapy sessions have been beneficial to me.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
The graduate scheme allows me to comprehensively prepare for CIBSE chartership.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
The work varies from day-to-day so there is a lot of opportunities to learn and develop skills.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
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?
3/5
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall good work culture and benefits.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Know your field well and try to be personable in the application process.
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