Trainee QS Review
at Equans UK & Ireland
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Managing subcontractor accounts, interim payments, procuring packages, external and internal valuations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly, compared to other peers who have gone to University and haven't gained experience, this programme has certainly set me up for life.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learning and developing everyday whilst on site, more knowledge = more confidence when speaking on matters
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Engie have been fantastic in structure and organisation. I cannot say the same for college and university. Appreciate there are more things to take into account at these institutes but it's a frequent issue each year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Only received when genuinely required not when being lazy!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Satisfactory
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Providing more of general outlook on construction
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not in the current climate
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Equans UK & Ireland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The help provided, the structure within the company ensuring development from the beginning.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Equans UK & Ireland?
Ensure you are keen to learn as everyday is different and you're constantly picking things up
