Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Laing O'Rourke
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.8/5
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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
Help within the commercial team both project and non-project based. Looking at excel spreadsheets about costs and labour as well as helping write instructions for the job, reporting back to my line manager.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed the first 4 months, settling in well. Everyone is really helpful and welcoming so any questions I have, I can just ask.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My IT skills have grown massively since starting with Laing O'Rourke, after completing different training on excel, COINS and Salesforce, I feel more confident working independently and feel like I am able to complete tasks more efficiently.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
We have a good structure, attending University on a Monday and then working Tuesdsy-Friday however we are flexible to work at home through the week if that suits more. Oraganisation from the University is good, having regular meetings with work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The support from my line manager has been really good since I started. I feel very much at ease asking for help and know I could speak up if something was wrong.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
University is less helpful than my employer as they don't know us very well due to only attending University one day a week however the Lecturers within University can be on hand to help if there are any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
We can make clear links between University work and daily tasks.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I have already attended Networking events, for on site teams which are good as you get to know everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, very helpful and friendly as well as providing the support you need.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
Read up on the business before
