Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Countryside Properties

Rating

9.9/10

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

Learning task by shadowing surveyors and then putting them into practice in real life scenarios. I am also trusted to run my own payments, valuations and procurment packages whilst being supported.

10/10

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

I have learned new skills when it comes to finance. I have also developed my time management, organisation, critical thinking and enhanced my ability to work more effectively with a team.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would recommend my program to anyone that has an interest in quantity surveying because from my experience so far, this is where I want to be on the future.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My program is structure quite well, I get enough contact time in office as well as out of office to learn.

10/10

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

I receive as much support as I need, as there is always someone in the workplace that I am able to talk to for any sort of help.

10/10

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

I would say the support I get at the moment is already perfect and can not be answered simply. This is because some courses will play to my strengths where as other I may require that bit of extra support.

10/10

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

I feel that it definitely helps me perform better as I am able to see what I learn in practice.

9/10

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.)

There are always events that come up / plan to come up.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Countryside Properties to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Countryside is definitely a place that I can see myself growing into a strong quantity surveyor. This environment I would definitely recommend for someone who is ambitious as I am.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Countryside Properties?

I would suggest having some knowledge on the company prior and where you would like to see yourself in the company.