Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Laing O'Rourke

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a trainee QS working on the metrolink. Daily tasks include: Measuring Monitoring Labour Costs Client Correspondence Dealing with costs

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned many new skills and developed existing ones. I have been on training courses and first hand experience means I am constantly learning.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my job however feel I could be given more responsibility.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?

    • Very Valued.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I have found the program well structured however more assistance could be given with university

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • My team have given me lots of help and also gave me advice whenever possible

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive lots of help from my line manager/site team but that's the extent of it.

    6/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Competitive and fair due to DTA. Framework is crucial and encouraging

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes I have been approached several times my companies via LinkedIn and also signed up to be a STEM ambassador.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company to work for and involved in projects of a huge nature.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?

    • Just to familiarize themselves with the business and industry, knowledge on this can go a long way.

Details

School Leaver Programme

North West

February 2017

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