Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Severn Trent
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Coventry
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
3.4/5
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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
Managing the commercial side of a construction project from start to finish. Involving drafting contracts, negotiating prices, closing out deals, building relations and so on.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very - It's been bumpy at times but it always is, I like a hallenge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Many, I've gained so much experience already in the commercial side of the construction industry and learnt so much about how things work while also developing brand new skills about processes I've never used before.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very good, the company has a clear goal for apprentices and are always making sure we are on the right track
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot - I have internal training sessions really often about company processes and so on.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A fair bit - they allow me time to dedicate work to uni coursework and are very happy for me to do so
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not too much, many subjects are irrelevant to my specific role and workplace
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
Loads, with adverts for more activities coming up every week.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's very good for a career boost. Everyone is super helpful and there is plenty of diversity so you can learn from experienced people and also workers in similar boats to yourself.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?
Learn about the company, make sure you're keen and have the right attitude to work and be productive in a team - it helps massively in the first few weeks and it puts you on your feet in no time
