Placment Quantity Surveyor Review

My placement was very enjoyable however some days I was stuck doing mind numbing tasks - the office environment was great and everyone was very friendly so that helped a lot. I believe it gave me an insight to what actual working life would be like, so I am no longer as nervous about the future.

I think at the start I was not valued as much because I couldn't help out as much, so I was stuck doing little tasks here and there. However as I learnt more I was able to help more. So once I was helping more I really did feel valued.

My role was a placement Quantity Surveyor, so during the placement I was sat next to 3 Quantity surveyors and 1 trainee. This allowed me to be given support whenever it was needed. I think sitting next to QS's helped with my progression a lot and allowed me to do more difficult stuff with confidence.

At the start there were weeks when it was all engines go, chaos in the office, people running about. Then some days there would be almost nothing to do. Maybe it was because the office was too efficient but who knows. However towards the end of the placement I was busy the majority of the time

When I first started I was given almost 0 responsibility. However as I progressed and learnt more and more I was given more difficult tasks. Until towards the end I was given my own project to run, so I had to do all the enquiries, orders, target cost submissions etc etc. (still with supervision though)

I think all my professional and technical skills developed quite a lot during my placement. I'm not sure how it will have an impact on my studies in the future but I do think my skills which are needed for my future career have all been honed.

This is office had a very laid back atmosphere. There were heated discussions between people but that's just life but overall everyone is extremely nice and helpful. I think it is a very good atmosphere to be on placement. Every Friday they did a dress down day so you come to work in whatever you want.

I think the company didn't really have a organised set up, when I first started they were looking around for tasks for me to do so for the first month or two I didn't really learn anything, I was stuck having to read health and safety files, complete mind numbing documents etc.

I received a CSCS card so the company had to invest in me to receive that. Once I was placed next to other commercial team members

Very appealing because you get some more perks like a company car or fuel allowance which would be very helpful. There is also seems to be a good progression in the company. It seems like you won't get stuck going the same thing again and again as the company will give you a way to progress.

In this office there was only two placement students. The office overall had a job social life as people would be going out together almost every week and the office would hold various events now and again which would be team bonding exercises or hiring a pizza van.

It's quite cheap in the area,

Non existent one of the main issues I had working In the area is that there was barely a nightlife. I found it hard to meet people outside of work so I found myself going home most weekends instead, or just staying in my flat hanging out with my flat mates.

During uni I was part of the rowing club, and there is a Peterborough rowing club so I just joined that club. However there was no one my age around so I didn't really stay long. I think there are quite a few other clubs in the area which people can join.