Dan Jones studied at Solent on the construction management apprenticeship. Read how the apprenticeship is helping his career.
Job title:Trainee Surveyor
Employer:Miller
Studied:BSc (Hons) Construction Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship
Dan Jones started his construction management apprenticeship in September 2018, joining straight from completing his A-levels. He was awarded CIOB 'Apprentice of the Month' in December 2023, we caught up with him to find out about his apprenticeship experience.
The industry was always of interest to me - completing two weeks’ work experience with two separate developers between the first and second year of college. Making contact with one of those developers to enquire about the potential of a degree apprenticeship led to me starting at Miller and beginning the apprenticeship.
I’d always wanted to achieve a degree but did not want to study full-time - this is partly due to wanting industry experience, but also the full-time education did not interest me.
Completing my degree one day a week at Solent University gave me a sound background of knowledge to then put to the test, fulfilling my role as a trainee surveyor. Applying the knowledge practically helped develop my understanding of the role; similarly, the experience gained gave me a better understanding of the theories taught at university.
The apprenticeship has helped me develop in my role and gain promotion to surveyor in July 2022. It has helped move my career along while also gaining a qualification to fall back on and support my CV. I would recommend the degree apprenticeship route.
The apprenticeship has provided the perfect balance of education and experience.
Gain essential quantity surveying skills while working in the construction industry - this stimulating and challenging apprenticeship will leave you in a great position to undertake a number of construction cost management roles.
Learn the fundamentals of construction cost management - from estimating project bids, to analysing cashflow and managing contracts - vital skills to start your career as a quantity surveyor.
Build your future in construction and develop valuable skills in management, building technology and sustainability, on this CIOB accredited degree.
At Solent, get the essential management skills needed from the ground up, on this CIOB accredited course. You will have a foundation in construction and a desire to advance your career opportunities.
