Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • On a day to day basis , I assist a Senior Quantity Surveyor in assessing subcontractor applications , assessing change , create excel documents such as trackers and spreadsheets to further deepen our understanding of works and related cost.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed new skills including on excel , as well as direct QS tasks such as formal clauses , assessing change and minimising cost.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • A large majority of the time , work is enjoyable as no two days are the same within construction.

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

    • The support from Balfour Beatty is strong , with a Early Careers team ready to assist whenever needed.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive all necessary support from my employer.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

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

    • 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.)

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The potential career progression as well as multitude of different projects available to work on which is directly improving personal skills.

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

    • To be confident and express your willingness to learn !

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Birmingham

May 2024

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