Trainee Forestry Consultant Review
at Savills
Degree Apprenticeship
Property Management
Worcestershire
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
I work as a Trainee Forestry Consultant, supporting the planning, management, and delivery of forestry and woodland projects across a range of sites. My role involves a combination of office‑based and site‑based work, allowing me to develop practical and technical skills under the guidance of senior colleagues.
On a day‑to‑day basis, I assist with woodland management, woodland creation schemes, and harvesting operations management. This includes carrying out site visits, collecting field data, identifying constraints, and supporting the preparation of maps, reports, grant applications, and budgets. I also help with operational tasks such as liaising with contractors, reviewing risk assessments and method statements, and monitoring works on site to ensure they are completed safely and to specification.
In addition, I contribute to client communication, tendering processes, timber sales, and administrative tasks, while continuing to build my professional knowledge of silviculture, legislation, health and safety, and sustainable forest management.
On a day‑to‑day basis, I assist with woodland management, woodland creation schemes, and harvesting operations management. This includes carrying out site visits, collecting field data, identifying constraints, and supporting the preparation of maps, reports, grant applications, and budgets. I also help with operational tasks such as liaising with contractors, reviewing risk assessments and method statements, and monitoring works on site to ensure they are completed safely and to specification.
In addition, I contribute to client communication, tendering processes, timber sales, and administrative tasks, while continuing to build my professional knowledge of silviculture, legislation, health and safety, and sustainable forest management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find it both engaging and rewarding, as it offers a good balance between academic learning and practical, real‑world experience. The university content is relevant to my role, helps me build confidence and professional skills, and allows me to apply what I learn directly to my day‑to‑day work. Overall, it has been a very positive and worthwhile experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed skills in mensuration, GIS mapping, and operational management, as well as improved my understanding of site assessment, contractor liaison, health and safety, and woodland planning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Savills is a great employer; they are very supportive, provide strong guidance and training, and encourage professional development. I feel well supported in my role and valued within the team, which makes it a positive and rewarding place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be genuinely interested in the industry and show that enthusiasm.
Have some provable competence or experience related to the role, even if it’s from study, placements, or practical work. Be reliable, proactive, and willing to learn, and don’t shy away from hard work. Savills values people who are committed, capable, and keen to develop professionally.
Have some provable competence or experience related to the role, even if it’s from study, placements, or practical work. Be reliable, proactive, and willing to learn, and don’t shy away from hard work. Savills values people who are committed, capable, and keen to develop professionally.
