Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Paying subcontractors, creating a BoQ from Take Off's, Procuring packages.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt how to do take offs on Bluebeam and I have learnt how to use Excel.

    0/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme to a good extent.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is very well structured and organised.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive any support that I need if required, I also have regular check ups to see how I'm doing.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Scheduled weekly lessons as well as support during the week if necessary.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • When I am learning things that are relevant to what I'm currently doing in work it helps with my understand of what I'm doing.

    6/10
  • 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 is a variety of extra-curricular activities to get involved with.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a well structured programme with a reputable business who have lost of movement opportunities within the business.

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

    • Research the company and the sector that you are going in and learn about some of the projects that are being done/have just been completed.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Warrington, UK

May 2024

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