Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
School Leaver Programme
Construction
London
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
My role involved helping out my line manager on a day to day basis such as filling out documents such as contracts for him, along with attending meetings and reporting back any important information. I would also be helping with any general assistance such as compilng spreadsheets and checking figures
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed my programme a lot, I got too meet a lot of friendly like minded individuals who were always open for a conversation. Also I got the opportunity to challenge myself with the work and gain valuable experience which I will be able to take forward once i graduate.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learnt a wide range of new skills whislt on placement, firstly i substantially improved by communication and collaboration skills as I was working in a team environment on a day to day basis. I also learnt a lot regarding the QS role and what it entails, such as estimating
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme was very well organised there was a lot of training provided whereby I would have whole day training courses giving me the opportunity to learn and develop whilst at work. Also I would always be in contact with my line manager who would keep me upto date everyday.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a lot of support from my employer, they as previosuly mentioned provided me with a lot of training and courses. Also put me forward for a CSCS course, health and safety awareness course so I was able to get a certificate for each and an extra important qualification.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As mentioned I receievd considerable training, when i first arrived i was given time to adjust to the new way of working and got training on the system. There was a lot of videos provided on how to use the software along with additional in person day courses which were
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helped me performed my role a lot better, the training gave me insightful knowledge which i was directly able to apply into everyday working activities. This knowledge then allowed me to perform my role at a substaintially higher level than what I was previousy able to achieve, so was
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
Yes there were a lot of acitvities, there was a football team which ran on every wednesday evening which anyone was welcome to attend. Also there were running clubs during lunch times, and on a friday there would be a social event where everyone would go out for lunch together
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Balfour beatty because they provided me with a great year out placement, where I got to meet very friendly people and was able to enjoy working on a daily basis. Also it provided me with a great opportunity to further expand my knowledge and develop my skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
I would advise them to defintely apply as previously mentioned it is a great company with a lot of great members of staff. I would also recommend looking into your role in more detail so you are familiar with all the aspects so when you come to the job you
