Assistant QS Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

Subcontract management and timesheet management and client work management

9/10

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

Learnt all the skills needed to be a Quantity Surveyor

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Working on the job is a good process but the university degree isn't ideal

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It could be better however overall it is okay

6/10

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

I receive support if I need it

7/10

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

I receive support as and when I need it and ask for it.

8/10

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

It doesn't really as I learn better by doing the actual work, rather than someone telling me how to do it in a different way. The way we've been taught is different to the current processes.

4/10

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.)

CECA South West Foundation Group

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good place to work, good potential, good opportunities to progress. Variation of projects

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

Be yourself, be honest and open in your interview. Do your research into the company and your role