Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

The job is office based and can vary from day to day. Some of the things I have completed so far include: Carrying out subcontract payments - this includes assessing what you have previously paid the subcontractors and reviewing the money they have applied for. Once this has been assessed the payment will be sent and you can let the subcontracted know how much they will be paid. Estimating: when starting up on new projects estimating plays a key role in quantity surveying as you are looking at roughly how much the project is going to cost. Rasing orders for materials or plant hire.

I have developed many different skills this includes the use of excel, estimating, understanding payment procedures, dealing with people in a professional manner. More key skills which I have learnt is to be prompt and organising my time efficiently. I have also developed a huge understanding of civil engineering through college and work which I never previously had.

I love the programme it is a great way of splitting the working and learning environment up through college block release. I have met some great people who are always happy to help and show me what to do and I love being part of the team. I would definitely recommend.

The programme is structured really well this includes college block release programmes which can be between 8-12 weeks over 3-4 years. This involves living away from home in student houses, it gives you the experience of being a student, living away from home and learning all whilst getting paid and then getting site experience too!

There is a lot of support from the employer. They are always there to contact if you need any extra help or support. As there are many apprentices they take good time and care into looking after you and making sure you are happy, especially whilst being away from home.

There is a lot of support from the Leeds College of Building. All of the staff are always willing to help answering any questions via email or take the time to sit down and help explain anything you may have missed or not understood. The college work is delivered to a very high standard.

The qualification that I have gained has helped me throughout my role as it has given me an understanding of the civil engineering industry and health and safety regulations, which are key to the job. All of the modules are fun and engaging and gets you prepared for this industry.

There are different social events happening at work. This includes: football tournaments, charity events. Some people from my site decided to go to an indoor skiinng facility. There is always something to do and the company try and get you involved and I am sure there is still plenty more which I have not experienced yet!

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Promote well being, great opportunity for learning and development including the opportunity for further education and development after you have finished the course. Everyone is friendly, the job is fun, plenty of work and different opportunities developing not only within the UK. Also the pay is very good for apprentices.

Ensure you are happy to live away, come in with an open mind to meeting new people so that you can gain amazing experience and a great job opportunity. Be open to meeting new people and put yourself out there so that you gain a variety of experience. Ensure you have done research around the company and the different projects which they are participating at the minute and what there goals are. Be yourself! :)