Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Thames Water
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Cash Forecasting, Cash Reconciliation, Processing Payments, Emailing, Meetings regarding project performance
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I thoroughly enjoy it as it varies every day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yeah, as an apprentice everything ive learnt so far is a new skill as i came straight from sixth form
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is organised as i have scheduled things in my calendar, dedicated university days and organsied meetings, weekly or biweekly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i receive alot of support from my manager with talking everyday and guidance if needed as well as my employer doing apprentice meetings and team building days.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive alot of support and there are many support networks available, and my AOO is helpful too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
i feel confident that it assists in my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
we have had trainind days that benefit knowledge of the industry, and an apprentice open evening i took part in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because since being here i have developed my skills so much and come so far, i have networked with many other apprentices and grown in confidence.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be confident, be yourself and be willing to learn and challenge yourself with everything
