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Graduate Rural Surveyor Review

at Savills

Graduate Scheme

Surveying

Winchester

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.8/5 - Overview of the Role
3.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
A good experience that providing me with the guidance to become a chartered surveyor.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibility includes managing residential, farm, commercial, and land in maintenance items and improvements and landlord and tenant matters.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
We receive a pension package and health care benefits.
For our role we are required to regularly use our own car of which we can expense business miles against. While business miles are a great benefit, graduates of the company do not receive the benefit of an annually paid company car allowance that qualified members of staff receive. Graduates are also unable to sign up for the car allowance scheme to help fund the purchase of a car that is required for the job.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
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
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
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?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is a renowned, established firm that provides a structures programme for graduates to see them through their APC qualification.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Be enthusiastic and interested in the specific role you are applying for.
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