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Marlborough Highways

quantity Surveyor Review

at Marlborough Highways

Degree Apprenticeship

Surveying

Tottenham Hale

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I am an apprentice Quantity surveyor at marlborough highway. I am based in Garman road and i work on the Haringey contract. I assist the commercial team, this includes taking site measures, building accounts, looking at costs and assisting with the monthly application
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship, thats including the educational side which is my one day at university and my work environment is amazing. I work with lovely people that make make it enjoyable coming into work and the nature of what im doing really engages me.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes i have developed and learnt many skills being here at marlborough. I have learnt how to pick up measures for completed schemes how to build accounts based on works we have done. I have also developed my communication skills as i have to speak to clients on a weekly basis.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Both components to my apprenticeship are structured very well and have put me in a position to do very well!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive the support i need from my organisation we have a wonderful team that dedicate time and effort to make sure we are not overwhelmed and we are achieving our targets
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i have reviews which are very useful for my studies and i am offered additional support if need be.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it has helped me understand my role better as there are always lectures i can take directly and apply to my everyday tasks
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
there are many social events that are advertised and promoted. i also enjoy the volunteering opportunities we have, which help the local community. We have also hosted football events which have gone very well.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Marlborough Highways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because this is an excellent place to work, from the people i work around to my own daily tasks i really do enjoy working in this industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Marlborough Highways?
Enjoy the journey and pick something you are passionate about as you will spend many years dedicating earning a degree!
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