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Quantity surveyor apprentice Review

at Virgin Media O2

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5
I manage and track finances and cost savings mainly

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
Good salary and interesting work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Excel skills, finance skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
A dedicated day for my apprentiship. Deadlines for coursework. Clear plan for work. Set office days

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Great support for any questions or help needed

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

5/5
Everything i need help with i get it

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

3/5
Related more to building construction rather than telecoms but similar principles

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 they host events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The work life balance is great and the work environment is fantastic

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

Be yourself, show your characteristics and transferable skills. They are looking for soemone to mold into the perfect employee not the perfect employee straight away
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