Quantity Surveying Apprentice Review
at Transport for London
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Stratford-upon-Avon
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
This is the focus of procuring and managing projects for Transport for London. This includes estimating costs of projects, managing budgets, risks assessment and laising with contractors to complete projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is an excellent programme. I am able to express myself at TfL and I always have support everywhere.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt time management, improved my communication skills and ensured that I am effective and efficient.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
This programme is very organised helping us during University and also guiding us during our APC final for us to be charted under RICS.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
TfL as a whole provide a lot of support to all staff including apprentices. However, there are a few features that Apprentices are last to receive such as health care benefits.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Our training provider supports us in abundance towards achieving our qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The more things I learn at University I can easily see it translated to the work I do at Work
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
Yes, I am currently a part of a Graduate and Apprentice football team. We are the Metropolitano team representing the metropolitan line in the London Underground Football League
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an excellent company to work for!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?
Be yourself and make sure to incorporate TfL values in your applications.
