Graduate Planner Review
at Savills
Graduate Scheme
Surveying
Brighton and Hove
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Savills?
Loved it so far. Fantastic opportunities and support. Given a lot of autonomy and responsibility, and generally trusted to do a good job, while always feeling supported throughout.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Planning appraisals
Writing planning statements and other documents required for planning applications
Submitting and managing planning applications
I love it all
Writing planning statements and other documents required for planning applications
Submitting and managing planning applications
I love it all
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?
4/5
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?
4/5
How would you rate Savills CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
For the reasons laid out in my initial text field
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Savills?
Come prepared with good knowledge of the company and the wider sector at a macro level. Have a solid answer as to why you have chosen the location of the office you are applying to. Be collaborative, and be yourself. Ensure to engage with the staff members who are there at the assessment centre.
