Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

I liaise with Sub-contractors on a daily basis. Involvement with tendering and procurement of work and materials. Insure the prompt payment to Sub-contractors. Site remeasures and valuations.

9/10

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

Skills in relevant software such as BIM360. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Analytical thinking skills.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very friendly and welcoming environment. Ability to do block release and experience level of independence. Very structured and Cleary. Lots of support available if needed.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very structured program. Bam has many year groups of apprentices so are very experienced in supporting people through their studies and quilifications.

9/10

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

Support is always available when needed by everyone

9/10

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

Average level of support. Do not hear much from them when i am in the workplace.

7/10

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

Helps me learn parts of the industry that is external from my job role but still important. I feel i learn a lot more job specific things in the workplace.

6/10

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.)

Yes, i am part of sports and social club where we get invited to many events through the year. I am also part of FutureBam where i have had many exiting opportunities including going to the London and even the Netherlands.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

One of the major players in the industry, highly supportive and structured scheme.

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

Gain work experience; as a minimum reach out and get yourself on a site for a week. This will not only register your interest on show your proactive but also give yourself insight to the company and the role.