WHY AN APPRENTICESHIP WAS THE BEST DECISION I MADE

WHY AN APPRENTICESHIP WAS THE BEST DECISION I MADE
By Leo Brazier – trainee QS at Adeo Global Consulting Ltd
July 2025

When I left sixth form, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do next. Like many people my age, university felt like the default option, but I wasn’t convinced. I kept seeing adverts for apprenticeships and the idea of earning while learning really appealed to me. It just made more sense: gain a qualification, build real-world experience, and avoid the debt that often comes with university.
Joining Adeo as an apprentice has confirmed that I made the right decision. The learning is so much more practical and applied, what I study links directly to the work I do every day. This real-life context helps the knowledge stick and makes it more meaningful. I’m not just studying theory; I’m using it, which means I remember it and understand it better.
What’s more, by the time I complete my degree, I’ll already have 5–6 years of hands-on experience as a quantity surveyor, something a traditional university route simply can’t offer. That experience will set me apart in the industry.
(Not that I plan on going anywhere, I love working at Adeo!)

WHY ADEO?
From day one, I’ve felt supported. Adeo works across such a wide range of civils and infrastructure projects that there’s always something new to learn, and always someone willing to mentor. Whether it’s dispute resolution, highways, or more niche work like high security fencing, I’ve been able to get involved in meaningful ways on real projects.
The team at Adeo is incredibly diverse in terms of experience, knowledge, and background, which creates a fantastic learning environment. I’ve been able to develop a strong foundation in the key aspects of quantity surveying, including various contract types like JCT and NEC. I’ve also learned how to take more ownership of my work, while still having the support I need whenever I face a challenge.
My apprenticeship at Adeo has been more than just a job, it’s been the launchpad for a career I’m genuinely excited about. I couldn’t ask for a better place to start my journey.