Higher Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

My role involves the commercial management of various schemes from start to finish working as a contractors QS. This involves developing target prices, cost monitoring, change management, Early contractor involvement and final accounting.

10/10

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

I have developed my mathematical skills, social skills interacting with different members of multidisciplinary teams. I have also developed technical skills related to the QS role

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship thus far. The role has been varied completing different tasks. The team i work with have been friendly and more than willing to help with questions. I have had support in completing my degree alongside my day job

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well organised with progress reviews at regular intervals to check progress and form targets. I have been allowed 20% to complete off the job training as required by the apprenticeship

10/10

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

I get lots of support from my employer with progress reviews at regular intervals to check progress and form targets. The team i work with have been friendly and more than willing to help with questions. I have had support in completing my degree alongside my day job

10/10

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

My training provider provides progress reviews with my workplace to ensure they are offering me the opportunities to develop. The lectures have been helpful and lecturers friendly.

8/10

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

My training offered at university has been directly related to my role as a QS with me being able to apply my knowledge to work. The training covers other areas that may come up in future roles as QS acting on behalf of the client as well as contractor

8/10

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 has been 5 a side football team that runs once a week after work, and there are coffee morning once a month for apprentices

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They provide lots of training opportunities, both in work and through training providers. The team is friendly and i have thoroughly enjoyed the work. To top it off I've done all this whilst also getting paid to do it

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

Research the role and the company background. Look at the values the overall company has. During interviews be friendly and try be yourself.