Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Liaising with different subcontractors. Excel sheets and formatting data.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • University has allowed me to study a range of topics specific to quantity surveying that you may not particularly learn in the day-to-day job

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Extremely.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I have a set day release everyday. Vinci are understanding of personal problems and there is an opportunity to work from home if necessary.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I talk to my manager everyday surrounding my workload. My employer is very involved in my day-to-day work.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • As well as the day release from university to attend lectures, Vinci are not hesitant when it comes to allowing time for study/overview content you may not be sure on that was covered in a lecture.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Some topics are relevant however technologies are forever changing so I don't believe university will ever truly capture the job role in it's essence, however topics are still relevant such as tips on excel sheets are covered.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • I have had multiple opportunities for networking, such as a women in STEM meeting in London which is upcoming and an apprentice day in Sheffield. There are also webinars with other apprentices frequently which allows you to network.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a great company, offering fair pay, reasonable work hours and a workload and a company car. After the third year of the apprenticeship you are opted in to the pension scheme however you can opt into this earlier if you would like.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
  • Be yourself and charismatic, they are not just hiring for good grades they also want a reliable, good human with a sense of humour to join the team. Just relax!


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Liverpool

March 2025


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