Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role as a Quantity Surveyor consists of many activities along the lines of pricing variations, carrying out monthly valuations, and negotiating with Clients & Sub-Contractors

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • At this stage I feel I have developed my negotiation skills the most, while also further developing my excel and communication skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy the programme as it gives me the experience of the job with the theoretical side of a university degree

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • I feel very valued by LOR, as I am put in charge of my on packages at an early date and am trusted from the off with dealing with these.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is structured very well, considering the different projects that people come from and different university commitments.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receive a lot of support from everyone at LOR. Most people are more than willing to spare some time to help out younger people with different aspects of their development.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As above.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary/package meets my costs very nicely

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are always opportunities outside work to attend events and activities in the area

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • LOR are a large company involved in large projects that look very good on anybody's CV. The benefits are extremely good and they will make you feel valued at every turn.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Sell yourself in the interview process, and do not hold back from speaking in a group.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Central London & City

June 2016


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