Placement Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
School Leaver Programme
Surveying
Leeds
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Communicating with subcontractors, analysing subcontractor applications and completing payments, measurement and completing BOQ..
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme because I now feel I have enough technical knowledge to go into the industry as a grad and now know how to conduct myself in a professional setting
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Became excel proficient, developed my measurement skills from uni, learned more about contracts and NEC
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is a clear structure from online learning, to completing small tasks, to being given responsibility and completing tasks independently
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive as much support as I require from my team and line manager, if I require help with a task or other scenario they are always willing to point me in the right direction
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have little contact with my uni during my placement, but I still have access to all uni resources and do have 2 check ups during the year to check everything is ok
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel as though uni gave me the basic skills and QS knowledge but being on placement has massively developed those skills
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
There are weekly events the company encourages you to get involved with, from networking to talking in schools to encourage children to join the industry
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a clear structure for the year placement and often opportunities to stay with the company and progress
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
When applying for placements it can be a worry that you do not have extensive technical knowledge yet, my advice would be do not worry about that and focus on making a good impression and showing your personality/ willingness to learn
