Trainee Quantity Suryeyor Review

My day-to-day involves liaising with Sub-Contractors, valuing sub-contract works and issuing instructions. As well as this i tend to go on site walks to see the progress of the sub-contract works I am managing. As a Trainee quantity surveyor I also get involved with the procurement, which is sending packages out to tender.

I have learnt many new skills, including IT skills. These skills range from Excel to COINS( technology used to pay sub-contractors). My communication and problem solving skills have also been furthered through my day-to-day job.

I am really enjoying my experience of the programme so far, I am learning new skills and meeting new people everyday.

The programme is very well structured, university is a set day every week and you work the rest of the week. There are also modules that the company provide and these are organised on a regular basis. The work load is evenly split and there is a multitude of support. There are no unexpected events in terms of programme with LOR.

The support off of the company is outstanding. Not only are your line managers/collogues always willing to help there is lots of advice and support on LOR's employee website. As well as this, training sessions are provided by LOR right the way through your career, this ensures all employees are up to date with any changes and have the correct competencies.

My training provider ensures that any problems are addressed through our quarterly meetings, these are between the training provider and work. There are also lots of ways to contact the training provider with any concerns. The lecturers are always happy to help and give support where they can.

I think the modules that are thought in university are completely necessary to have and do apply to a multitude of tasks in my day-to day job. However, I do believe that you learn a lot more on the job that in university. University teaches you the theory behind what your job consists of, it doesn't allow you to do your day job.

There are lots of opportunities to socialise/network. There are annual work nights out as well as project milestone events. There are also modules (training sessions in the head office) in which there are chances to connect with professionals and network with people in a similar position to you.

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It is a brilliant company that provides amazing support, benefits and training facilities. I really enjoy working here, the atmosphere is upbeat and you can feel the ambition, determination and hard work between the staff.

Be yourself and do your research around the company and the job you are applying for. Things that are easy to find are things everyone will talk about. In order to stand out find things no one else will know. The application process can be nerve-wracking but keep your cool and try not to think about it too much, the adrenalin takes over.