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apprentice surveyor commercial property management Review

at Savills

Degree Apprenticeship

Property Management, Surveying

London

Review Submitted: March 2026

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Inspections reports
dealing with leases
charging tenants/ refunds
drafting reports such as service charge and reconciliation reports/ occupier reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
More clarity and transparency in communication whether in person or via email/ report.
More confidence public speaking
Tasks with careful organisation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i think in terms of structure- its structured very well- where in the contract it lays exactly what is required; where its organised in a way where an apprentice like myself can flourish and at the same time be challenged day to day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Receive a lot of support from Line manager, colleagues, HR and especially the apprenticeship team where they have check ins as well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
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.)
3/5
social events - Christmas parties/ extracurricular activities every so often.
Sports days/ quizzes very important to bring the cohort of apprentices together.
sports teams- rugby/ netball.
However i feel like more can be done in terms of sports teams and events where i.e sports teams it isn't very clear how to join or take part.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a very inclusive company - where it allows for apprentices to flourish in a new environment where you are handed responsibility and trusted from the off. Savills is a company that goes above and beyond with events like apprenticeship awards and quizzes where it wants apprentices to be sociable and hardworking at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
I would say my advice or tips to others applying to Savills is to understand and gage the company well with as more research before and make sure its a company that aligns with your values. In terms of the application process make sure its authentic and relevant to yourself and take into consideration how you can add value and be part of a flourishing culture.
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