Assistant QS Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Pay subbies, negotiate tenders, manage project margins and find ways to improve these with the project team. Compensation events and early warnings. Running 2 of my own projects so take the lead on all commercial aspects of the job and am responsible for all of the figures and running of the job.

10/10

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

Yes, loads. Have developed a commercial understanding and awareness of the construction industry. Learnt how to deal with people on my team and external clients. I have learnt how to manage expectations whilst also delivering what needs to be done. This job has developed my skills in all aspects of life

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyable, my cohort of apprentices are supportive and sociable. There isn’t anyone who I don’t get on with. The work is enjoyable and my project team is very supportive and puts my development first. My line manager regularly sits down with me to find out where I need extra help

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised, colelge timetable available to us well in advance so we can organise our lives around college. The learning flows and you build up experience on one area that will then help you complete work and in the next. I am fully satisfied with my development and never feel lost

10/10

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

Masses, regularly sit down to track development and make sure the relationship is working for both of us.

10/10

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

Masses, lecturers are always reachable and the small class environment creates a nice environment to learn

10/10

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

Massively, direct link from college courses to the workplace

10/10

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, often work drinks in the midweek and the option of sports and other activities in the week

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Relaxed working environment that allows you to work how you would like as long as you get the results. Never had an issue with senior management and have been given masses of experience

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

Know details of the company before your interview and connect with the interviewer