Residential Planning Intern Review

I worked within the team to supply clients with planning advice regarding sites that they were considering purchasing or had bought. We focused on what schemes would work on which pieces of land and the viability of the scheme.

I have developed my time management, managing peoples expectations and how to critically analyse data rather then simply providing it without an opinion.

Yes, but supervised. I knew all my work would be benefitial to the client and the planning process but was ensured it would all be double checked. Savills provided the right amount of responsibility of daily tasks/working on projects but made sure I wasn't overwhelmed or at maximum capacity.

All the team were involved within my placement - from the team admin to the top directors. My grad mentor was great at focusing on what I needed to cover in my time at Savills and how the work will benefit me in the long run. The whole team continued to give me informal feedback on every piece of work I was involved in as well as inputting appraisals to give me formal feedback on improvements I could make.

The general atmosphere was great! My team especially were really supportive and maintained both a professional and friendly demeanour.

To a large extent! The internship was a great opportunity and I thoroughly appreciated all the experience/opportunities provided by the company.

Yes

Do it! The scheme is extremely positive and beneficial - ensure you have a slight bit of experience behind yourself in order to get a fuller experience and to be involved with larger projects. Make sure your application is tailored to Savills and you understand what the company stands for.