Assistant quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Responsible for managing the commercial elements of construction projects. I have been involved in two major projects which will improve the UK, these being the University of Manchester - MECD project and HS2.

10/10

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

I am working towards at first class degree in BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying. I am also working toward chartered status with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor though the APC process. I have also gain invaluable on the job training relevant to the Quantity Surveying profession.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I extremely enjoy my degree apprenticeship programme and would highly recommend it to anyone that does not want to go down the conventional full-time university route.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My degree apprenticeship programme is extremely structured and is supported by Balfour Beatty's Emerging Talent department.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer both in relation to my university work and my work as a Quantity Surveyor.

10/10

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

The support provided by the University of Salford has been good and I would recommend the Quantity Surveying degree programme.

10/10

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

I have that the Quantity Surveying degree programme is more tailored toward Professional Quantity Surveyors rather than Contractor's Quantity Surveyors which makes a lot of the skills learnt irrelevant for my particular role.

5/10

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.)

I regularly go on work nights out for food and drinks!

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Balfour Beatty is a fantastic employer and is highly supportive of it's apprentices as it is recognised that we are the future of the industry.

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

I would recommend applying for Balfour Beatty if you are certain that you want to go in to a role in the construction industry as you will receive the necessary educational qualifications whilst more importantly receiving first class on the job training.