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Graduate Planner Review

at Savills

Graduate Job

Property Planning

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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!

3.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.2/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Great team and bond. Challenging but rewarding.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Project management, research, day to day liaison with technical consultants and clients.
I enjoy working with people but also being able to manage my own day and workload.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Yes - we work together well as a team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
I do not look at this very often but a good pension scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Very well - I have learnt a lot.
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
Yes lots of support from team members.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Always someone to help.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
I try and make time for holidays/gym but the job is challenging and long days.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Great team to work with.
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Good and there are often office events to get involved in.
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
We do annual volunteering and events both as a team and as an office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great career progression and good attendance in the office, doesn't feel like you are working in silo and I have been able to learn more as a result.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Harder than expected but I enjoy it.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Be yourself and be honest when you do not know something as it is the quickest way to learn.
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