Quantity Surveying Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

This is the focus of procuring and managing projects for Transport for London. This includes estimating costs of projects, managing budgets, risks assessment and laising with contractors to complete projects.

9/10

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

I have learnt time management, improved my communication skills and ensured that I am effective and efficient.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is an excellent programme. I am able to express myself at TfL and I always have support everywhere.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This programme is very organised helping us during University and also guiding us during our APC final for us to be charted under RICS.

9/10

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

TfL as a whole provide a lot of support to all staff including apprentices. However, there are a few features that Apprentices are last to receive such as health care benefits.

9/10

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

Our training provider supports us in abundance towards achieving our qualifications.

9/10

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

The more things I learn at University I can easily see it translated to the work I do at Work

9/10

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.)

Yes, I am currently a part of a Graduate and Apprentice football team. We are the Metropolitano team representing the metropolitan line in the London Underground Football League

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an excellent company to work for!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Be yourself and make sure to incorporate TfL values in your applications.