Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Severn Trent

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

Managing the commercial side of a construction project from start to finish. Involving drafting contracts, negotiating prices, closing out deals, building relations and so on.

8/10

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

Many, I've gained so much experience already in the commercial side of the construction industry and learnt so much about how things work while also developing brand new skills about processes I've never used before.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very - It's been bumpy at times but it always is, I like a hallenge.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very good, the company has a clear goal for apprentices and are always making sure we are on the right track

8/10

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

A lot - I have internal training sessions really often about company processes and so on.

8/10

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

A fair bit - they allow me time to dedicate work to uni coursework and are very happy for me to do so

8/10

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

Not too much, many subjects are irrelevant to my specific role and workplace

3/10

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.)

Loads, with adverts for more activities coming up every week.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's very good for a career boost. Everyone is super helpful and there is plenty of diversity so you can learn from experienced people and also workers in similar boats to yourself.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?

Learn about the company, make sure you're keen and have the right attitude to work and be productive in a team - it helps massively in the first few weeks and it puts you on your feet in no time