Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is quantity surveying. As i am just starting out it mainly involves helping out more senior Quantity Surveyors. On a day to day basis I get involved with helping with tender assessments, making purchase orders and helping out with change management.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt lots of new skills that are related to my job role such as carrying out a tender assessment and also skills within Microsoft excel. I have developed existing skills such as communication and teamwork.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy getting new daily tasks and learning and developing my skills. I enjoy daily interactions and having responsibility on the project. Some tasks can get slightly repetitive but i feel this will change as I progress as a Quantity Surveyor.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well organized with specific days for my University and many early careers sessions to help develop skills in the workplace. There is clear goals and objectives for me to work towrads each month.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is there whenever i need it from my team around me. As well as this there is lots of training provided by early careers at Balfour Beatty.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Lots of support with regular training sessions and reviews of my skills monthly. In these Monthly reviews i get set objectives to help achieve my qualifications.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel it provides me with helpful skills in the workplace that benefit me in my job role. For example our last session was on teambuilding which is a key element in any role and helps me to work more efficiently with my peers.

8/10

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.)

They offer Professional networking events in London which they encourage everyone to get involved in. This are easily available to attend and open to everyone.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The programme is very well organized with substantial opportunities for developing you career through events and training. Support is always there when you need it with your job role or qualification. Even as an apprentice your ideas are very well heard from peers and through MyC Contribution page.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Research the job role and Balfour Beatty as a company. Knowledge is always impressive and practice interview experience. you can view some standard questions on gov.uk