Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

Item: Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Balfour Beatty
Rating: 10
Author: Anonymous

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role as a trainee Quantity Surveyor at Balfour Beatty is to essentially support the commercial teams. I am involved in payments to subcontractors, valuations, and preparing quotations for compensation events

10/10

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

I am feel like I have learnt more in the first 3 months at Balfour Beatty than I have in my first 2 years on my undergraduate course in university

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme greatly, and I feel I like I have been getting the support I needed from my employer. The placement programme is great and is always getting improved constantly

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured and has Early Careers recruitment team and development team supporting it

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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.)

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of benefits, flexibility and CPD available

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

Be yourself and prepare for the interview stage. Previous experience is not required