Apprentice Surveyor – Development Viability

An opportunity for a bright, ambitious candidate to join the Development Viability Team based in London.

The apprentice will support the Development Viability Team, within Savills London Residential Development Department.

They will get involved in a wide range of interesting projects, enabling the role to be varied or more specialist should the apprentice prefer. Innovative and proactive thinking would be required alongside a strong initiative and motivation to contribute to the team's success.

Day to day work

Research activities and information gathering from web databases, colleagues and other property professionals outside of Savills – e.g. property sales data, planning applications and policy information Development Appraisals using industry software, for valuation purposes and financial viability assessments Supporting work for desktop and formal valuations, focused on affordable housing Report writing and reporting to clients Attending client meetings with other team members and colleagues Maintenance of team information databases Supporting the team in agency projects, facilitating the sale and purchase of affordable homes Liaising with all departments with Savills and external teams

The long-term potential is for the apprentice to become a MRICS qualified surveyor, having developed their skills working in a market leading team. The individual would be client facing over time and therefore communication and interpersonal skills are very important. They will also need to be proactive, energetic and willing to learn.

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 at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) 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.

Training Outcome:

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.

Employer Description:
Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Working Hours :
Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Word and Excel skills,Punctual and reliable,Keen and enthusiastic,Able to work individually,Thirst for knowledge