Commercial Apprentice Review
at Berkeley Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Kidbrooke
Review Submitted: May 2024
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
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
Quantity surveying for one of the blocks at Kidbrooke village. Day to day you tender for bids which falls under package procurement. Once you have a contractor in place you then manage them throughout the length of their contract. This entails ensuring contractors are being paid and ironing out any issues during the construction phase
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned about quantity surveying a lot since joining as I had very little knowledge beforehand.
You develop skills like time management, presentation skills, using software like excel and new construction softwares
You develop skills like time management, presentation skills, using software like excel and new construction softwares
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Berkeley Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a company that has a deep care for its employees, by making sure you are always supported and looked after.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Berkeley Group?
Ensure you are clued up on the business and have done your research
