Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

Analysing subcontractors applications for payments/invoices. Creating and sending out subcontracts. Issuing site instructions and additional works to subbies. Internal CVR and financial processes. Application for payments to clients.

8/10

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

Yes, all skills needed for my job role I have learnt.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot and although it is the same sort of thing each month it can present different challenges.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From the Balfour Beatty side it is well structured. It is slightly let down by the university.

6/10

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

I receive as mush support as I need.

9/10

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

I struggle to get the right support from the university.

5/10

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

It will give me a qualification as a QS.

10/10

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.)

Professional networking events - CECA SWFG and BPART.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good place to work and has a good, competitive salary.

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

It does not matter if you are unsure as to what exactly you want to do. BB can provide an overview and insight to all job roles on all different projects either civils, building or rail.