Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Costain
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Surveying
Warrington, Cheshire
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!
5/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day management of subcontracts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I currently very much enjoy what I do, I find it very interesting and thoroughly enjoy coming to work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Organisation, people skills, IT skills have improved, time keeping
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I have a clear idea of what I do and understand new tasks as they are explained clearly as well as helping me through things I struggle with.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everyone is extremely and offer support as often as possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
not yet started working towards my qualification
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
not yet started working towards my qualification
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
Costain put on various extra activities for us to opt into e.g walk up mountains in wales
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Costain create a supportive working environment with a helpful group of line managers ready to offer support whenever possible, Costain also ensure helpful financial support e.g fuel allowance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
Definitely apply to Costain, make sure you are ready to work hard and be able to adapt to a variety of tasks.
