Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at VolkerWessels
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
On a day to day basis I will engage in supply and client side to ensure I understand the value of and liability of certain works.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I fully enjoy the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my communication and teamwork skills.
I have picked up new analytic skills, in terms of being able to fully understand contracts
I have picked up new analytic skills, in terms of being able to fully understand contracts
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive as much support as I need at any given time
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am allowed time in work hours to study for uni and allowed a day a week to attend
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me a base understanding of the principles of construction then seeing this in action at work gives me a broader understanding
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
Occasional social events after work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel there is always possibility to progress and the benefits are generous
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
That they should if they are a hard working individual with a good sense of humour that would like to work with likeminded people
