Quantity surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

A typical day involves liaising with subcontractors in helping to procure packages. I also get involved with site members in order to widen my construction knowledge. At the moment I am involved with several packages such as tiling and soft flooring etc.

10/10

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

I have developed many skills throughout my time working with bam, the most important to me being my confidence to speak to new people as this is very important in a quantity surveying role.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program I have chosen is a great fit for me as it combines on the job learning with academic qualifications, which provides me with the diversity in a job role I was looking for.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe the block release college course is perfect as it allows me to concentrate purely on site work or college work to avoid any stress or confusion.

8/10

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

I often receive appraisal and recognition from the work I complete on site or at college.

9/10

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

I receive support from site level all the way up to my line manager for the issues I have faced.

9/10

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

Learning about different construction practices and roles of people on site significantly aids my ability on site as I am able to better understand what is going on around me.

8/10

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 we often have extra curricular activity’s, just recently I attended a darts night with other members of my company.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe my role within this company is a great fit and any support necessary I have received therefore, I would promote this to a friend

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

Be confident and try and ask questions (no question is a silly question).