Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Assistant Quantity Surveyor involves the following: - Subcontract Management - Change Management (Variations) - Internal Cost Reporting - General Contract Admin - Site Measurements

8/10

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

10000%. Learn a new skills and develop existing skills everyday

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

A very high extent :). Being on the degree apprenticeship with Beatty is a blessing from the man upstairs.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very Well! :)

10/10

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

More than enough. Balfours put a lot of pressure on line managers and stress the importance of making sure all support is there when needed by apprentices

9/10

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

As much as any university would support there students. My uni (UCLAN) in particular are excellent when it comes to extra support/guidance.

8/10

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

Within the first 3 years of uni, not a lot to be honest. The modules we did in uni didn't really relate to my job on site as a QS. It's only this year (my 4th year) where I've been able to take a lot of information and knowledge from uni and implement in work.

6/10

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, Balfour Beatty emerging talent team carry out a lot of activities which are aimed at apprentices and graduates.

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

N0.1 main contractor in the UK for a reason. Staff are very well looked after. The pipeline of work takes you through the next 4/5+ years. Balfour cover almost every aspect of construction, so the opportunities are endless.

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

Soak up as much experience as you can if your coming in as a degree apprentice, it will only put you in a better position when starting.