Graduate Planner Review
at Savills
Graduate Scheme
Property Planning
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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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?
I have had a really positive experience at Savills in my role as a graduate planner. Its a challenging but rewarding role which offers brilliant support.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
The main role is to support my team in delivering the best service for our clients, which involves negotiating planning permissions for major schemes and providing sound planning advice. As a graduate planner, my role is to prepare planning applications, contribute to the preparation of planning documents and undertake research for a range of projects.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Feel very supported and integrated into the team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
There is a range of perks and benefits.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Good range of technical knowledge and understanding
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
Good opportunities to take part in formal training and further CPD sessions
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Very supportive, especially my line manager and mentor.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
It's a busy role, especially doing a Master's with full-time work, but Savills are good at putting tools in place to help mitigate the workload.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
Good culture
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a well-established scheme, with a great grad network that's unique and provides support throughout the program, and a clear pathway for progression.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Ask questions, be curious and positive
