Apprentice Diaries – Donncha Byrne
Studying a 5 year course in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at the University of Westminster, Donncha Byrne is a CQST Apprentice that has been with Moortown Group since August this year.
Read on to hear Donncha’s thoughts on his journey so far and why he chose a career in the construction industry.
Why did you choose this vocation?
My family have always been in construction which includes my Dad and brother and this has given me the confidence to go down this path myself. I also wanted an opportunity to learn on the job whilst earning a wage and having on the job training seemed a better way to gain knowledge as you are experiencing the job first hand.
What skills have you learnt?
- Logging variation orders and instructions
- Learning the terminology frequently used around sites and offices
- Learning about Health and Safety
What are your future aspirations?
- Achieve the high grades and pass my course
- To become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor
- To continue to learn and develop my knowledge and skill set.
What’s it like working at Moortown Group?
“I joined Moortown Group in August 2023, and have had the pleasure of working predominantly on the HMP Bullingdon project, whilst shadowing other sites such as Shoreham Airport and The LAMB project at the University of Oxford.
What main thing do you enjoy so far about your role?
“Learning new things about the different aspects of quantity surveying.”
What is the work culture like?
“The culture here is great. There’s a really supportive team down here and my coworkers have made me feel very welcome.”
We’re looking forward to supporting Donncha in his next chapter at Moortown Group.