Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Balsall Common
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Cost Planning Budget Control
Tendering / Procurement
Commercial and contract management
Project change control
Measuring and Assessing works undertaken
Meetings
University Lectures and Work.
Tendering / Procurement
Commercial and contract management
Project change control
Measuring and Assessing works undertaken
Meetings
University Lectures and Work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am greatly enjoying my programme and have plenty of supportive people working with me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
All the skills and knowledge I have learnt on the job have been new to me. I have learnt a lot such as budgeting, managing subcontracts and contracts and the contractual law involved.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is structured well, and is helping me learn and pick up skills fast.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. I get plenty of opportunities for training days and events, plenty of time to learn at work, a day at university and the opportunity to teach and introduce others to the role/project through volunteering.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I recieve a good amount of training and assistance from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it helps greatly as important knowledge and information is taught to me that I might otherwise not learn.
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
There are loads of activities to get involved in from football to bowling and social nights out with everyone on the project.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they are a great company to work for and provide lots of support and opportunities to grow.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be confident and be yourself.
Have a strong CV.
Find a role in the company you might be passionate about.
Have a strong CV.
Find a role in the company you might be passionate about.
