Quantity Surveyor Review

Item: Quantity Surveyor at Vinci
Rating: 3.9
Author: Anonymous

at Vinci

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Dudley, West Midlands

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - 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 was on a rotation, which began in estimating where I was shadowing my mentor doing comparisons and BOQ. Then to build knowledge I went on a rotation of engineering, construction management and QS on an interchange project, shadowing more people doing tasks like the total station, payment notices, logistics. Finally, I went to the QE to do QS full time doing scas payments, CEs

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I love the uni days as it breaks up the week and I get to see people and learn how they experience things. I enjoy how I quickly see things I do on the computer apply to the construction

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Teamwork
Resilience
Critical analysis
Observation
Communication

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

2/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

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

DofE
Dragon boat races
Skydiving
Golf teams
Networking nights
Absailing

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The community at VINCI is far better than any you will see at any other firm. They support you in everything and offer great opportunities to make your career better.