Quantity Surveying Apprentice Review

by Berkeley Group

Rating

7.5/10

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

I create Purchase Orders. I deal with Sub Contract Packages. I look at Sub Contract Applications for Payment and make Valuations on this basis.

9/10

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

I have learnt how to use excel and word more thoroughly. I have improved my concentration skills when going through documents. My knowledge of the construction industry has expanded in all kinds of ways.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working at my office, with my colleagues and is the best experience I have had so far with work or education. I don’t particularly enjoy the college said of it as I’ve never been an academic person.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Quite structured. My manager had exercises laid out for me to start on before using real life scenarios so I could practice. I get help from my colleagues whenever I need it

7/10

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

A lot. My manager’s are always there to help when I ask

10/10

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

As much as I could expect

5/10

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

Potentially in the future but not as of this moment

6/10

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, sometimes organised by the apprentices and graduates or by Berkeley

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Berkeley Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a brilliant place to work with amazing people and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. They put you under hard work which helps improve all my skills

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

Be honest. Don’t try be all knowing and impress them, show them your a good person with an attitude to learn