Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

I am a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, I have to manage subcontractors as they complete works and ensure they get paid the correct amount for the relevant works they have carried out. I have to ensure there are no issues regarding work, timescales and other subcontractors, making everything run smoothly.

7/10

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

Yes, I have no prior experience so everything I have learnt within the construction industry is new regarding surveying, I have also improved on my teamwork and communication skills, working with a team and communicating with different subcontractors.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it, however feel like it could be structured and organised better to increase my learning opportunities and be able to get out on site more.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme itself is quite poorly structured, with no pathway or learning criteria or programme to follow, there is little guidance and this makes it hard to learn.

4/10

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

The support is relatively good, especially from my line manager who helps me, with both my work and university related work too.

8/10

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

The support is quite good, there are people I can easily speak to and get support from as well as giving me time at work to complete university assignments.

8/10

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

It gives me a wider understanding of the industry and allows me to learn about things, and then be able to apply them when I am actually at work.

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.)

Yes, there are social events and also networking events as part of the early careers events. These are often very fun activities, which I try to attend where possible.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They offer a decent level of support and give lots of learning opportunities. They allow me to be flexible when working and offer decent pay and a good programme.

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

Research the company and what it is Balfour Beatty do. Learn all about surveying and the building industry but they do not expect you to be an expert nonetheless. Be confident and show off your talents and abilities.