Apprentice Surveyor Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management, Surveying
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Commercial Property Management. Sectors: retail & industrial. Setting service charge budgets then reconciling the budgets at year end. Billing rent. Tenant liaison. Internal colleague liaison. Meeting internal & client KPI's.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme. I have learnt so much and been supported continuously throughout. I have learnt more through this degree apprenticeship then if I went to university and studied Real Estate.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my confidence, people skills, problems solving, time management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The route is clear and very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
In my office brilliant. My line manager and colleagues are brilliant. They constantly look for extra development opportunities for me.
My network of apprentices also very supportive.
Savills apprenticeship team are less forthcoming.
My network of apprentices also very supportive.
Savills apprenticeship team are less forthcoming.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Same answer as above.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It 100% helps me perform better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I get involved in the Birmingham football team, Savills apprentice committee, two AI working groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent company with great structure, personal development opportunities and great people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Complete work experience within the field you are applying in, be confident in the interview, ask questions.
