Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at Vinci
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Bristol
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
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
raising Purchase order for Sub-contractors, submitting applications to the client, completing Sub-contractor applications and interim final accounts
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
there is a new challenge everyday on this programme and it makes it very enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes, lots of new commercial skills have been learnt, as well as lots of IT skills through the use of excel
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
much of the organisation is down to the specific contract you work on, but overall its good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
the Vinci team are always available when needed and have helped sort different issues I've had
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Vinci will assist with any queries you have and you are assigned a RICS mentor to help you through your course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
my current contract does not have much of a correlation to my course, however there have been many general commercial practices that I've learnt which have helped me
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
on this current contract no, however Vinci provide a few social days for apprentices throughout the year
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the workforce are very skilled and have a lot of experience, which has made me learn and develop very quickly as a QS
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
Research the company and practice on your computer skills
