Higher Apprentice Estimator Review

by Tarmac

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • As an Estimator, my job is to receive, price and send back surfacing bill of quants to clients who are looking for a price, while liaising with them closely during the tender stage.

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

    • Lots of surfacing knowledge etc while on the job. speaking more confidently with clients.

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

    • I really do enjoy my programme. It offers lots of opportunities inside and outside the workplace.

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

    • The structure is well organised, and any apprenticeship events are always pre planned and amended with our feedback following the events.

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

    • I receive lost of support from my employers regarding work, university and my overall development off the job, including going to different departments from time to time.

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

    • My training provider (University) set up bi monthly progress review meetings to discuss and aid my progress with the workplace.

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

    • My qualification gives me lots of insight into the general world of construction, however as expected it does not mention much about surfacing as it is a niche market.

    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.)

    • Lots. have attended plenty of events and have daily interactions with many sub contractors from other companies, of whom I have built many great relationships with.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is an interesting business where everyday is very different. The early careers programme is also a great incentive as you get to meet many new people, and the opportunity to be sent to uni is great.

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

    • Just be yourself as the business is very welcoming and its a good place to work.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Salford

May 2024

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