Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

My role consists of managing costs and contract administration. I have been heavily involved on procurement on the projects i have worked on and managed the packages from tender through to final account.

I started my course with no knowledge and have built up a strong level of knowledge across all of the aspects on my role. There is still lots to learn but the environment at Skanska allows me to learn and develop my skills at my own pace and how i want to.

I enjoy my programme. However, i find the academic side challenging when compared to the job i do. Many of the skill i learn at my university i am unable to transfer to my job.

My programme is well structured from Skanska's point of view. My university however feels less structured and it is difficult to communicate my questions and to get a fast response. I often find myself asking my colleagues at Skanska questions i have for a faster response.

I receive lots of support from my employer. From my manager taking into account what i am studying at university and tailoring what i am doing to reflect this. Skanska also provide a programme over the two year trainee scheme to get a wide range of exposure to all of the different departments within Skanska and construction.

I don't receive much support

I am yet to use any of my learning in the workplace.

There aren't many extra curricular actives to get involved with outside of work.

Yes

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