Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I work both onsite and in the office dealing both upstream with clients and downstream with subcontractors. Whilst doing this i also go to Leeds college of Building in block release.

9/10

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

Yes, you learn lots of skills - analytical, develop professionalism and get a good understanding of construction.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organized - the block release on college really allows you to have a good balance of your work and college work.

10/10

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

You get alot of support from both your line manager and the apprenticeship team. At a large company like BAM there is alot of support on offer.

10/10

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

Alot - Leeds college of building go above and beyond so that your essays are always done within your block and always teach yo how your college work aligns with your work at BAM.

10/10

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

Alot - everything you learn feeds into what you do when you go back on site.

9/10

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.)

Not loads - definitely an area that could be worked on. The future bam team are providing more extra curricular activities.

4/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great place to work with loads of support when starting your career in construction!

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

Go for it! The application process is straight forward and you are supported the whole way. It is a great opportunity.