Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Skanska

Rating

10/10

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

I worked with a team for my specific asset in order to help manage costs and contracts. * Working on cost controling * Forecast and budgeting * Contract administration - Suppliers and Subcontractors

10/10

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

There are a multitude of different opportunities with a lot offered to help apprentices grow and excel, otherwise I have developed and learnt new skills from my very first day of employment

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The content is always interesting, and I always will advocate for people to try get hands on experience on site if possible.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and monitored, be it by your Employer's skills coach or by your work line manager. Monthly meetings, monthly reviews, quarterly reviews and progress and development improvements are always made.

10/10

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

A lot of support has been given educationally, professionally and the company takes mental health seriously.

10/10

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

There are many different things that the company offers such as free training courses, etc. With a keen determination of all employers working towards qualifications and accreditations most staff members are assisted in working for qualifications.

10/10

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

Yet to see an affect, however genuine knowledge touched up on construction techniques and health and safety expectations - Currently first year

10/10

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.)

Weekly football Events circa every 3 months

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

From what I seen Skanska takes all aspects of someone seriously whether it be their professional growth or mental health, all of which is needed to grow and become successful.

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

N/a