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Graduate Planner Review

at Savills

Degree Apprenticeship

Property Planning

Guildford, Surrey

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I assist the team with town planning consultancy for a variety of residential and commercial clients. This includes smaller schemes as well as larger ones across Surrey, Sussex and Kent
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
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?
3/5
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?
Savills is one of the largest property consultancies in the UK. It means that, through the many work and social events being held, there are opportunities to meet a people in a variety of disciplines. Savills also invests a lot into graduates, so you are well supported and get a lot of experience in your chosen field.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Property consultancy is a people's business. Employers at Savills therefore look for people who have good social skills.
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