Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

Item: Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Balfour Beatty
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Balfour Beatty

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Peterborough

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - 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

Quantity Surveying - of which daily tasks include - checking project financials and PO's / updating workbooks, processing payments, communicating with clients, Project Site Health Checks, Monthly Financial Forecasting, Consolidated Application processing.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I love the QS programme I am on as it combines my background of construction & finance into one overall job - the two subjects which I enjoy the most. I also am able to earn a wage whilst I learn also.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed my analytical skills and overall project knowledge from start to finish. This also includes my degree through Coventry Uni, internal Mental Health Awareness Training, Internal Training for Health & Safety, SAP BWP 720 Financial process training and much more.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very well organised as I have one to one training with my line manager who oversees all the work I am completing. Further to this, I have support from other QS's in the team allowing me to develop and learn as I work.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer supports every aspect of my job role and myself - as they allow myself time to study, regular catch ups weekly with management and also a dedicated HR service if any queries arise.

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

5/5

I have access to an Aula platform through Coventry University which includes resources from each lecture and guidance through all topics when studying/completing coursework for my degree. This also has a messaging function to directly communicate with the lecturer also.

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

5/5

As the qualification enables me to understand each aspect of my job on a day to day basis rom running the financials to project management on site and off site.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

I personally was part of the Brathay Challenge of which other trainees/apprentice's on the emerging talent programme took part in teams to compete with outreach challenges through the business which was very fun!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

Why?

As they are a company who genuinely cares about development and their employees overall. They also enable progression and endless opportunities in the business.