Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

My role involves managing subcontractors packages from the financial stand point, this includes drafting their subcontracts, issuing instructions for additional works and paying them monthly.

10/10

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

I have definitely learnt new skills and developed existing skills to benefit me both in my career and in my social life.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much, it is challenging which allows me to grow as an individual and pushes me to get better.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well organised and structured, I have work 4 days a week and have university for 1 day per week.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer supports me in many ways, they provide me further training if required and I also have 5 study days I can take in order to complete my university work.

9/10

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

ARU are very supportive, I have access to all my lecturers and they help whenever I am stuck with my assignments.

9/10

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

My qualification has helped increase my knowledge in various areas of my role as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, for example understanding clauses in the JCT contract.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are many extra-curricular activities I get involved in at work, these include football matches against other projects, networking events and lend a hand day once a year where we volunteer in the local community.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Skanska is a very good company to work for, during my 5 years at Skanska I have been treated fairly, with respect and there is a very family like feel to the company. I feel valued and my voice is heard.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Skanska?

I would tell them to not keep a guard up at the start because people will want to interact and get to know them better.