Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

I am a trainee quantity surveyor, I record costs of labour, plant and materials on a building site and estimate future costs. As well as dealing with sub-contract work and pricing up work for a client.

I have learnt lots of new skills with I.T as well as gaining knowledge of the construction industry. I have developed better skills on microsoft excel as well as personal skills such as communication.

With all things it has its good and bad points but on the whole I have enjoyed my experience.

I feel very valued by Laing O'Rourke with the amount of support I receive as well as the work opportunities offered to me.

The programme is well structured with opportunities to catch up with the rest of my year of apprentices and learn new skills at workshops through the year.

I receive a lot of training from the company however on some occasions I have been left to learn some things by myself however this is important to gain independence.

Lots of support from my employer; with training courses available and workshops during the year to catch up with the rest of my cohort to compare experiences and progress.

Initially my salary was tight to meet my costs but now I am in my second year my salary has improved and I can live within my means. However I would like to see my salary increase

I am always able to arrange opportunities outside of work

Yes

The training that the company provide as well as paying for my university qualification is a great opportunity to earn a salary as well as gain invaluable training and work experiences.

Do some research on the type of work and projects that the company is involved with, and research what job role you are applying for to make sure that is the work role you want to be doing.