Graduate Rural Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am a graduate rural surveyor, within the rural management division of Savills Rural. I manage all aspects of residential, commercial and agricultural property in the North East of England on behalf of both private and institutional clients. I have completed various strategic reviews on a consultancy basis also, for institutional asset managers, looking to re-allocate their investments.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Absolutely fantastic lecturers at Harper Adams and lots of help from my own team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have a rural background so this does help greatly with my work. I have further developed my client care skills, as well as technical knowledge of various relevant statute.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The training, colleagues and wider support received is market leading. I am extremely fortunate to work at a business which supports people from all backgrounds and faiths. My colleagues are also pretty great!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
You literally cannot do enough prep, get friends, parents and frankly anyone to interview you.
Check, double and triple check your application - if you can't use correct grammar - will you have an close eye for detail once you join the business?
There are many tips out there, many generic and relevant to each interview anyone will ever do. Do not forget - the big scary person interviewing you was in your shoes once. They understand the nerves, pressure and frankly being a bit scared, we have all been there. The interviewer does not wish to trip you up - they just want to get a feel for who you are. Take your time. Breathe. You'll be okay!!
Check, double and triple check your application - if you can't use correct grammar - will you have an close eye for detail once you join the business?
There are many tips out there, many generic and relevant to each interview anyone will ever do. Do not forget - the big scary person interviewing you was in your shoes once. They understand the nerves, pressure and frankly being a bit scared, we have all been there. The interviewer does not wish to trip you up - they just want to get a feel for who you are. Take your time. Breathe. You'll be okay!!
