Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Day to day management of subcontracts.

10/10

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

Organisation, people skills, IT skills have improved, time keeping

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I currently very much enjoy what I do, I find it very interesting and thoroughly enjoy coming to work.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have a clear idea of what I do and understand new tasks as they are explained clearly as well as helping me through things I struggle with.

10/10

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

Everyone is extremely and offer support as often as possible.

10/10

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

not yet started working towards my qualification

5/10

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

not yet started working towards my qualification

5/10

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.)

Costain put on various extra activities for us to opt into e.g walk up mountains in wales

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Costain create a supportive working environment with a helpful group of line managers ready to offer support whenever possible, Costain also ensure helpful financial support e.g fuel allowance

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

Definitely apply to Costain, make sure you are ready to work hard and be able to adapt to a variety of tasks.