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Graduate Rural Surveyor Review

at Savills

Degree Apprenticeship

Surveying

Lincoln

Review Submitted: August 2026

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5
Day-to-day property management, including inspections and crop loss claims. Infrastructure project liaison, rent reviews.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
The grad team organise 2 trips a year to help you with your APC and the skills you will need to pass.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5
Supportive employer.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5
The degree is not too related to the rural pathway.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

2/5
Young professional network evenings once a month,

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The benefit of a large employer is the network that you can gain, and there will always be someone to help you with a query or support with the studying.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?

Be yourself throughout the interview stage and in your CV.
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