Graduate Project Manager Review
at Savills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction, Project Management, Property Development
Leeds
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a Graduate Project Manager at Savills, supporting the delivery of residential and mixed‑use and industrial and logistics projects, mainly at RIBA Stages 1–3. My role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary consultants, managing meetings and information, supporting planning and pre‑application work, and assisting with programme, risk, and commercial management as part of the external project management team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
New skills: programme management (Microsoft Project), planning and pre‑app process knowledge, consultant procurement and coordination, commercial awareness, and professional judgement.
Existing skills strengthened: professional communication, meeting organisation and minuting, stakeholder management, time management, and attention to detail.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure of my programme is strong, with regular training, APC support, and support for my university studies. It is well organised while remaining flexible to accommodate changing work commitments.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support from employer, not only in my team but across other departments and locations which are interlinked.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great support from training provider with working towards MSc Construction Management and APC Project Management Pathway.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
There are regular opportunities for wider engagement, including social activities, conferences, pathway days, and sports such as football and rounders.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a great place to work because it offers an environment where you can genuinely be yourself while continuing to grow professionally. There is a clear and well‑structured training pathway, with strong support for APC and university studies, and your views and input are valued regardless of your level of experience. You are encouraged to learn from people who are highly knowledgeable in their field and always willing to share their expertise. Alongside this, there are opportunities everywhere from meaningful project exposure to social, networking and development events making it a supportive, engaging and motivating place to build a career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself and play to your own experiences. Savills values people who are genuinely curious, so take a real interest in the industry and what’s happening in the wider world, and refer to this in your cover letters and interviews.
