Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Laing O'Rourke

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

Trainee Quantity Surveying working within the Commercial Team on site. Tasks include evaluating subcontract accounts, monitoring prelims, managing Change Process and instructing variations.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Currently working towards BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at universtiy. Have been on a number of training courses including First Aid, IOSH and a variety of computer software courses including Solibri, Navisworks, Revit and Excel.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work can be challenging but I work with a great team who are always there to help. Some areas of the programme are focussed towards people entering their first job rather than those who have worked before.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?

Involved in various different tasks on site including change process and subcontract packages. Managers do show appreciation for a job well done.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The cohort meets for training and catch up sessions 2/3 times a year. Other training is also available outwith the prgramme. Studying at university once a week and support is available if required.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The university I attend isn't well organised with room allocations being too small for the number of people in the course. Some subjects seem outdated and some lecturers have bad attitudes towards the students.

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Manager and HR Team are always available if any issues arise to provide guidance and support. No real serious problems have came about thus far but I know the support is there if needed.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Currently living at home as the site is within te same town. Travel costs to university are reimbursed the following month via expenses.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The company hosts roadshows and voluntary events regularly for anyone who wishes to get involved. Each project will select local charities to support for the duration of the project.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Laing O'Rourke have a number of opportunities available in various different roles and progressions routes.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?

The application process is easy to follow. The interview/assesment centres are not as intimadting as they sound! Alot of support is available when you first join the company and managers will help you find your feet.