Graduate Surveyor Review
at Savills
Graduate Scheme
Surveying
Moorgate, London, UK
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
3.6/5
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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?
Good experience and collaborative environment.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I have sat within business rates and valuation. Within the business rates team I enjoy the business development and exposure to clients. Within valuation I enjoyed the technicality and up to date experience with market values.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Afforded great responsibility and trust
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I would be more motivated with quarterly bonus structure, instead of annually.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
It is one of the top graduate schemes available in my industry, so sets a good foundation.
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
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Great support but it would be better to be assigned a career mentor from the start, in addition to the HR support.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
The commute is tough, 2 hours a day, but other than that, wellbeing is good.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
The culture is collaborative but very competitive. I can work from home once a week.
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
I understand Savills aim to involve themselves in these initiatives as much as possible.
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, professional environment and people that will go on to do great things, so it's good to connect at the earliest point in your career.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I completed a placement year at the company so knew what I was coming back to.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Seek advice from someone already at the company, in terms of how to approach assessment centres and interviews
