Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at Costain
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Maidenhead
Review Submitted: October 2022
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
As a quantity surveyor I work on contract admin and management along with reporting.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I've thoroughly enjoyed the programme as it been a great chance to apply what I learnt at university to work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
From the start of the apprenticeship I learnt the following new skills:
Contract admin/management
reporting
procurement
communication
team-working
leadership
Contract admin/management
reporting
procurement
communication
team-working
leadership
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is very well structured although it does come down to how well the university/company you are with manages the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Received benefits such as RICS online academy, however I have had to take the initiative a quite a few times to manage my progression.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
As a part-time student there is always a disconnect, however the university needs to push more communication onto the part time students that shows the support they offer regarding the programme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Apply what you learn at university to work and therefore can learn quicker.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
None that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Although my experience has not been perfect, I believe they are putting more resources in to help them better manage apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
Have a clear development plan and ensure they know about that so they can best assist.
