Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at John Sisk and Son Ltd
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Warrington, Cheshire
Review Submitted: May 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
5/5
I assist my line manager who is a QS with day to day site based activities such as assessing subcontractors accounts, processing payments, procurement, managing change, site walks and assisting with other commercial responsibilities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship programme and particularly enjoy working on site doing QS based activities. the learning content with UCEM is broad and develops a range of knowledge relating to the built environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my inter personal skills throughout working at Sisk. I have developed my technical understanding of construction and the commercial role involved in construction.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel as though my work is well structured and organised however I feel as though some of the assignment could be better timed to relieve some pressure at certain points in the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I gain lots of support from my peers and feel as though my on and off the job training is well supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I know where I can receive support should I need it and feel as though there is enough content provided by my learning provider to support and progress my knowledge and understanding.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel a lack of correlation between what I learn off the job and what I do when working. looking at future modules however, I think this will change and become more relevant as time moves on.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
normally there would be but since C-19 there has naturally been less social activities available to take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Sisk and Son Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy working for Sisk and think that the company all round is a great company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Sisk and Son Ltd?
Research Sisk and the projects they work on and type of work Sisk do and understand the business as a whole, this could set you apart from others in your interview/ application process.
