Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

My role as apprentice QS is to help with the day to day costings of our construction sites, I will speak to suppliers and place orders with them for items that site requires, then ensure that the item has been delivered as per the contract, and then pay the supplier for their product. I am very lucky to work at JN Bentley as I have strong relationships with the people in my team which makes work here very enjoyable.

I am in the process of getting a Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship, I have also gained personal skills such as confidence as I am always on the phone to new people. I have also received qualifications such as my CSCS card, Water Hygiene and Working from Heights, all provided by JN Bentley. In my role I have obviously learnt many skills relating to my role but I have also learnt how to work within a team and how to enjoy work

I enjoy my work to the maximum as I enjoy the team that I work with, the programme that JN Bentley have provided me is unique and brilliant as I am not at college with other companies, instead with my own fellow JNB employees, this is useful as we come together at college and strive to be the best we can be for the company

The course is very organised, this is shown by the different topics that we cover and also how we are given a timeline to complete the work, it is also well structured as there is the perfect balance of the working environment and also going to an external college 1 day a week

There are different people within my company who help me, I have my line manager, HR support on Skype, my mentor, a QES Advisor, and also my fellow employees. I know that whatever the issue is I can speak to the best suited person, whether it be work-related or personal. Even though I am the apprentice I am always made to feel significant and so the level of support I receive is whatever I desire it to be

When I go to college I receive support off my college tutor, he is really good at his role and he offers us support even if it is not during college hours, at LSP they also have their own management team and I know that I could also go to them should there be any trouble at college. I really enjoy college as it allows to speak to other employees and learn about my trade

When I go to college it helps me complete my role better as I now am more aware of the terminology people use at work , this knowledge allows me to make clearer points at work. I went out to site to do surveying after we had learnt about it in college and found it useful

At work we have different working activities and a sports and social club who put on lots of different and fun activities such as football teams and other events for us to bond in. We also have a team within the office who put on environmental activities such as litter picks

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I've been made to feel like part of the family from my first day. The company has massive potential to grow and the work is very interesting The mentor system that they have in place has made it very easy for me to progress very quickly within my role

When applying- be truthful because it isn't all about accolades it's more about how you are as a person During the assessment day- Make yourself heard and show everyone there that you can be a leader, be humble and show an interest towards the current employees Just do it and you won't regret it