Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Assisting with payments for subcontractors, raising subcontract orders, completing site safety inspections, managing subcontractor packages, procurement activities, assisting with monthly forecasting and reporting.

10/10

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

Greater knowledge about Civil Engineering contracts, development regarding management of time and prioritising tasks.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have been given quite a lot of responsibility on my site and have been trusted to manage specific tasks independently. I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship I have learnt many new skills in a short space of time and the team have been very welcoming at BAM.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship programme is very well structured we are told as soon as possible when our next college blocks are and given clear timetables. Both apprenticeship managers are always available if you need any additional support.

9/10

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

BAM are a very supportive company that offer many benefits to improve your time at work.

10/10

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

My college lectures were always available if I had any further questions and were happy to arrange 1-1 support to go through specific tasks again if needed.

10/10

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

The qualification I study and my role go hand in hand a lot of things I learn at college if not all are applicable when I am on site and make it easier to understand the works that are being carried out on my project.

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 BAM give each employee a volunteering day in which a lot of project teams do joint events together.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BAM are an excellent company to work for and they offer some great opportunities. The apprenticeship scheme is very established and very well structured to help with your development.

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

Research the company so you know what BAM do and what the apprenticeship will entail.