Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Wimborne Minster
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
As an Apprentice Surveyor, the key role of my job is to assist my colleagues in producing valuation reports for residential, commercial and development assets. These range from Red Book Valuations for loan security purposes, to initial desktop valuations for indicative purposes. I assist throughout the whole process which includes fielding enquiries and reporting fee quotes, setting up the job and collating due diligence, inspecting the property and taking notes, and gathering comparable evidence all which is then analysed within a report.
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?
4/5
The programme is well structured with lots of learning which can be applied to the workplace. However, I would say that in the final year having two modules, a dissertation, APC and working 4 days a week is an extensive work load that really tests capabilities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Savills provide a huge range of support services for both APC and University including mentors, webinars, training days, CPD sessions etc,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
University of the Built Environment are providing a lot of support whilst completing the degree. Firstly, there are 12 weekly catch up with Apprentice Outcome Officers to discuss where you need support and how to get it. Additionally, the work based project which acts like a dissertation is like a mock APC and each student is given a mentor to help them work through the tasks and ask any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The university degree covers a range of topic that helps me in the workplace.
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
I attend a number of networking events as well as being part of the Next Gen group and the Apprenticeship Committee.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills are an excellent training provider for fellow apprentices with a number of support services to support you throughout your entire apprenticeship. additionally, there are a number of fellow apprentices you can meet to help support you and the company open you to a number of big opportunities to help with your career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Try to get work experience in a local office before applying as it can really boost your CV.
