Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Architecture, Surveying
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Visiting building sites and managing progress. Dealing with contractors, consultants and clients. Designing as per the client's brief. Analysing buildings and specifying the correct remedial work for repairs or improvements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Every day is different, always getting out on site to manage projects and dealing with different property types that require different repairs.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learnt how to accurately inspect a property and describe the construction methods, age of the property, problems visible, and provide detailed advice to clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well. Academic side aligns very well with the day-to-day side of my job.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Couldn't receive any more support than I currently get! If I need more time, I receive it. Whenever I ask for advice, I always receive advice from multiple people.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Many programmes in place for all types of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Academic learning pairs very well with day-to-day job role activities.
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
Always network events and sporting events taking place.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I haven't got a single bad word to say about Savills.
I am treated very well, receive a lot of support, and learn from the best in the industry, whilst also working on incredible projects which differ from each other every day.
I am treated very well, receive a lot of support, and learn from the best in the industry, whilst also working on incredible projects which differ from each other every day.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Research the role and ensure you are competent as a lot of people will be applying for the role and you will want to stand out!
