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Building Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship - Southampton
Our building and project consultancy services provide bespoke specialist solutions that can be applied across all technical aspects of acquisitions, development, ownership, occupation and disposal of property assets. Our aim is always the same- to provide the best in class, reliable, proactive and value-enhancing advice.
More than 200 of our consultants advise on buildings and projects throughout the UK, with regional offices in England and Scotland, and further resource for coverage throughout Europe (across 70 offices). This role will be in the southern team which currently comprises 10 fee earners, 2 graduates and a sandwich placement student.
Our clients range across investors, developers and occupiers of real estate in all sectors. Our team brings broad property experience and sector-specific knowledge, backed by the wider research, expertise and the Savills network to bear on every instruction.
Our work entails guidance on a range of building surveying and project services, including:
- Technical due diligence
- Project management
- Development services
- Workplace & design
- Party walls
- Dilapidations
- Architectural design
- Building refurbishment
- Reinstatement cost assessments
- Planned preventative maintenance programmes.
About this role
An opportunity exists for an apprentice to work alongside all members of the team supporting their wide ranging work.
The individual would need to develop an in-depth understanding of the built environment and professional building surveying, in order to assist the team with all aspects of their work and helping them to maintain their market leading position.
Day to day work includes:
- Assisting with building survey and dilapidations inspections
- Assisting in preparing reports
- Collating and reviewing information
- Helping with the assessment of buildings and advising on all numerous aspects (form of construction, defect analysis, construction projects)
- Coordinating other professional advisors
- Assisting in project monitoring instructions
- Assisting with the preparation of schedules of condition and planned maintenance programs
- Assisting on pitches and presentations and identifying new business opportunities
- Project progress site inspections
- Client meetings
- Preparing of reports, dilapidations assessments and the design and specification of tender documentation
A driving licence or learning to drive is essential.
How you’ll make an impact
Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an Apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload, work as part of a team while also having the ability to use your own initiative, and be passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
- Word and Excel skills
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Strong time management skills
- Good attention to detail
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivation
GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 96 UCAS points.
You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.
Training
5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled in year 4 of the undergraduate degree) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification.
On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.
Career development
Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a 5 year training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme – Royal London
- Training and APC costs covered
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
- Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
- Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
About Savills
Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.
We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.
We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
