Quantity Surveyor Review
at VolkerWessels
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Hoddesdon
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
In my role at Volker Wessels, I serve as a pivotal member of the commercial team. I am responsible for negotiating monetary values for change events (CEs) up the line with the main contractor, documenting meeting minutes, and coordinating with contractors, the supply chain, and essential team members. Furthermore, I oversee various subcontractor accounts, which entails agreeing on quotes, reviewing compensations events (CEs) and early warning notices (EWNs), and providing instructions for their respective work assignments.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the program, as Volker Wessels treats me as an integral part of the organization rather than a student which helps me to adapt to the working environment. They provide me with opportunities to make mistakes, from which I can gain valuable lessons and insights from. Also, the university provides me with adequate education although most of my learning comes from the work place environment and putting thoughts into practice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Volker Wessels provides very regular training that is vital to my CPD. I have learnt many skills from negotiating / interacting with key personnel to a high professional standard of excel. My most recent training was NEC contract clause training which is vital as it is something I rely on daily.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I believe that the program is structured very well as I have enough freedom to progress at a steady rate and I'm not forced to run before I can walk. There is plenty of support both in and out of the workplace. We also have frequent progress reviews and ongoing conversations about my progression.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a great deal of support from the employer due to frequent bi-weekly reviews and conversations where we can discuss progression and any concerns I may have. This is further backed up with key quarterly reviews with the university and employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is plenty of support from the training provider (university) as they run lectures and classes weekly where I can learn. They also provide out side of lecture lessons for any issues we may have. They are also very easy and quick to contact if there were any problems we might have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
As my qualification and job role is closely related I feel as if everything I do has an impact on one another. This makes performing in my role less challenging.
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
Volker Wessels provides social events where I am able to meet key people from around the company on a regular basis such as social events, training days in a location I am not normally at such as head office, or a different office building.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Volker Wessels is a very enjoyable place to work due to the family run qualities that the company possess, paired with the amazing support we receive, I would recommend to a friend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
I would tell them to be themself themselves and take every opportunity you can.
