Quantity Surveyor Review
at Vinci
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Bromsgrove
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
I handle the packages of subcontractors for a new construction project in Dudley. This includes contracts, payments and other documents needed for an order
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy what I do here, i like creating spreadsheets and managing money
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My microsoft excel skills have increased significantly. I have learnt to use several softwares such as bluebeam to help broaden my knowledge of the job as a whole
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured, there are goals to be set and reached and performance review meetings to keep on top of these
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My supervisor constantly supports the work i do and helps explain if i am confused with anything
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support. I go to university once a week but when i have quiet periods at work i can complete uni work inbetween tasks so i dont fall behind
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i learn the theory behind the work i do daily so it helps me understand why i am doing it. For example, i learn about BIM which is used in every part of this job
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
The company occasionally puts courses on to learn about things such a new contracts. We have social activities like work nights out to make sure everyone gets to know eachother.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for, they support each part of your apprenticeship and provide excellent experience to help excel within your chosen discipline
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
Understand the job role as much as possible, learn skills like excel in advance to get a head start. Complete good research on the company
