Quantity Surveyor Review
at Galliford Try
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Nottingham
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4 /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
3.8/5
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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
I am a quantity surveyor working on highway projects, mainly local authority. I have just finished leading my own project and awaiting the start of the next one.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed my time at NTU and glad I chose to undertake the course whilst working in the same career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed existing and learnt new skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite well structured although the RICs part has been limited and feels a bit of a rush at the end.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support as it is as important to them that I do well as it is to me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support in some areas, less in some like RICS.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Quite well, especially when learning about contracts.
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 always team-building events being organised such as escape rooms or meals out with the team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Galliford Try to a friend?
Yes
Why?
GT have supported me and pushed me to reach my goals.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Galliford Try?
Make it clear what you want to achieve and they will help you.
