Sandwich Placement Student Review

On a typical day, I start work at around 8am and usually finish at about 6pm. My day-to-day tasks vary, but a lot of my time is spent researching different operators and brands, and putting together lists of companies that could be a good fit for certain sites.
I also help with creating marketing materials, such as writing property descriptions and putting together brochures to advertise available units. In addition, I have worked on Heads of Terms and negotiating with clients.
Throughout the day, I update spreadsheets, help organise information, and support the team across different projects.

Yes, I was given a good level of responsibility during my placement, especially as I became more confident in the role.
At the start, I was mainly supporting with basic tasks like research and putting together operator lists, but quite quickly I was trusted to take on more important work. I also worked on Heads of Terms templates, which gave me responsibility in helping prepare documents linked to live deals.
I was often responsible for keeping spreadsheets up to date and making sure information on operators and opportunities was accurate, which the team relied on. Although I was supported by senior team members, I was expected to manage my own workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
Towards the end of my placement I was entrusted with real work, speaking to clients, attending meetings and negotiating with other agents.

One of the main skills I have developed is my commercial awareness and understanding of the retail and leisure property market. Savills has helped me understand how the industry works in practice, including how operators choose locations and how landlords market their properties.
I have also improved my research and analytical skills through tasks such as creating operator lists, researching brands, and identifying suitable occupiers for different schemes. This has helped me become more confident in using information to support business decisions.
My organisation and time management skills have also improved, as I often have to manage multiple tasks at the same time and work to deadlines. I have become more confident using Excel and preparing professional documents.

When I first joined the team, I was given time to understand how the business worked, the type of work the team carried out, and what was expected from me in my role. However my handover was mostly down to the previous placement so it can be varied.
My colleagues were very approachable and always willing to help when I had questions or needed advice.
I also received regular feedback from members of the team, which helped me improve the quality of my work and understand how I could develop further.

Supportive, however depending on what team you are in there is 100% your typical London corporate culture. I found myself staying very late at times. But overall, really good.

It was a valuable experience. The role has given me the opportunity to apply what I have learnt at university in a real working environment and gain a better understanding of the property industry.
I have also enjoyed being part of a supportive team where I can ask questions, learn from more experienced colleagues, and gradually take on more responsibility. The fast-paced nature of the role has helped me improve my confidence, organisation, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Yes