Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

In my role I make sure labourers are paid for the correct number of hours. I manage subcontractor's and pay them based on the work that they have done. I work on excel daily. I also attend meetings daily to keep on top of keeping work organised.

10/10

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

The skills that I have developed are: 1. Communication skills 2. Problem-solving skills 3. Team-building 4. Organisation skills 5. Decision making skills 6. Public speaking skills 7. Management skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme. It was definitely the best decision I have ever made applying for this job and putting the work and effort into making sure I received the offer. The people I work with are great are I am very much seen as an employee not an apprentice.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised and structure. I have a clear day for my studying and I am very much involved in the day to day working of a Quantity Surveyor.

10/10

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

I am given all of the support I need. I always have somebody to speak with if I am stuck with something, however I always make sure that I try things myself before asking for the help.

10/10

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

The support I have is great. It is always made obvious that we are able to jump on a call with any of our tutors for guidance and support and they are always open to reading our work prior to submission.

10/10

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

I do not believe that the qualification has a large impact on my role. I believe that some modules will have a larger impact than others on the role as it is more significant to the day to day role. However modules such as Health and safety and Academic Practice are not very significant for Quantity Surveying.

8/10

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, I am always given the opportunity to get involved in social enterprises and team building exercises. I am especially looking forward to the Brathay Challenge.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fantastic company to work for. You are pushed to be the best you can be and set up for a life-long successful career in the industry. The people you are working with are the very best in the business. I truly believe I am being taught by the best.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Do as much research on the company as possible. Make sure to put your personality across, when they are interviewing you they want to know more about you, not the answers that you think they want to hear. Connect with as many people within the job role you are applying for.