Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

cost tracking, change management, contract knowledge, subcontract orders, raising orders, paying suppliers, managing subcontractors, application for payment, updating CTC

7/10

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

Yes, I have learnt how to be adaptable to each subcontractor and I have also learnt more knowledge on change management

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working at skanska, the only thing I lack is a mentor to help guide me through my apprenticeship. I will apply for one in future via Skanska. University has it challenges and sometimes the education provided is below the standard

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good, however I have not been offered a rotation like some of the other apprentices

7/10

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

Good support but you need to know who to go to

9/10

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

Not a lot, they are often hard to contact and not always good at responding to queries. I faced many issued becoming inducted with delayed my access to the portal where course information was kept preventing me from accessing notes and slides straight away

5/10

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

It's helpful, however a lot of the content is aimed at Client side QS's and not contractor QS so items like whole life costing is not applicable

7/10

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.)

Emerging talent events occur once a year however I am no longer a part of the co-hort. My last year of emerging talent conferences was 2023. There are also commercial development network events that occur every quater

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have been exposed to other construction companies via subcontractor and clients and Skanska has proved to have the most ethical and inclusive culture. There are strong company values and always looking to improve. There is a sense of belonging at Skanska and I have felt welcomed. The environment really stands out to me as a Construction company

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

Be yourself! Look at Skanska's values and goals... do they align to you?