Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Surveying
Warrington, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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
Paying subcontractors, creating a BoQ from Take Off's, Procuring packages.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme to a good extent.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
0/5
I have learnt how to do take offs on Bluebeam and I have learnt how to use Excel.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive any support that I need if required, I also have regular check ups to see how I'm doing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Scheduled weekly lessons as well as support during the week if necessary.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
When I am learning things that are relevant to what I'm currently doing in work it helps with my understand of what I'm doing.
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
Yes there is a variety of extra-curricular activities to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a well structured programme with a reputable business who have lost of movement opportunities within the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Research the company and the sector that you are going in and learn about some of the projects that are being done/have just been completed.
