Apprentice Surveyor - Development
The Southampton Development team deals with valuations for loan security, property companies, company accounts, litigation and the public sector.
Job title
Apprentice Surveyor – Development
Start Date
September 2025
Job Location
Southampton (Mountbatten House, SO15 2BZ)
Salary
£23,000 + £1,000 sign on bonus
Current Team Information
This team covers residential, development land and commercial property throughout Hampshire, South Wiltshire and West Sussex. The team deals with valuations for loan security, property companies, company accounts, litigation and the public sector. The team works closely with the Savills agency, New Homes and Planning teams. The team also specialises in land agency and consultancy work and there is the opportunity throughout the training period to gain experience in all fields.
About this role
Savills work for a range of institutional clients, investors, developers and private individuals principally supporting their work on a wide variety of properties on the south coast. The individual would need to develop an in-depth understanding of property valuation and assist the team with all aspects of their work, helping them to maintain their market leading position.
You would be working with one of the directors or associate directors in the team and cover a varied work load.
Day to day work duties will include:
- Undertaking research into market activity, and other aspects of the valuation report
- Inspections and measurement
- Reviewing documentation
- Preparing appendices for reports, including photos and plans and managing databases
- The role involves UK wide travel and on occasion overnight stays
The long term potential is for that individual to become a MRICS surveyor themselves, having developed their skills working within a market leading team. The individual would be client facing over time and therefore communication and interpersonal skills are important. A sociable and presentable individual with an eye for detail is required. They need to be proactive, confident and willing to learn.
Working Week
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.
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 when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Word and Excel capabilities
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Diligent and detail driven
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated
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.
A driving license is essential.
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.
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 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
- Company Mobile Phone
Assessment for this role
Application Form – CV and essay question (applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November)
Assessment Centre – 20th or 21st February 2025 (date will be confirmed in due course), in London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)
Interview – Dates following the Assessment Centre
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- Pathway
- Surveying
- Locations
- Southampton
Apprentice Surveyor - Development
The Southampton Development team deals with valuations for loan security, property companies, company accounts, litigation and the public sector.
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