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Graduate Surveyor Review

at Savills

Graduate Scheme

Surveying

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Working at Savills has provided me with a huge breadth of experience in addition to forming new and meaningful relationships, as I have been provided the opportunity to rotate around the business.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I have undertaken rotations in Commercial Valuation, Property Management, and Investment.
The elements I enjoy the most are being able to meet a range of clients and also other surveyors in the industry.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Savills initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Through working at Savills, I have felt extremely valued. My voice and contributions have felt valued from day one, and I have been exposed to a plethora of experiences. Additionally, I have not been sheltered away from important or high value jobs, but rather my participation, thoughts and contributions have been actively encouraged. To this end, I have felt a valued member of each team I have worked in.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
The advice I have given to others applying includes (1) why you want to work for Savills (2) why you align with the values we uphold here (3) what interests you about surveying more broadly (4) how you demonstrate teamworking/collaborative qualities.
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