Graduate Stories

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Trainee
Dan Haines

Client
Welsh Assembly Government

Budget
£400 million

Prince of Wales Dock photo

Learn about the Prince of Wales Dock project

100-acre development
Over 15 sites marketed
Multiple sales success

What’s your role on the project? Among much else, drafting development briefs, analysing offers, organising bidder interviews and progressing negotiations.

How are you finding it? The feeling of achievement I get from knowing I’ve provided the best possible advice is unbeatable – knowing that a client values and trusts your opinion is very rewarding.

And what’s the working atmosphere like? There’s a history of success at Savills that rubs off on you almost immediately. The immense amount of knowledge I’ve gained in a very short time is thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of the people I work with.

Is it demanding? We work hard as individuals and as a team, and there’s a great social and sporting scene here. It all provides a balance to the genuine effort we all put into our work.