Apprentice surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My main responsibility is procurement and commercial management of subcontract work packages.

9/10

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

I have learnt a significant amount about the construction industry from completing training provided by BAM and through communicating with colleagues on my site.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find my program very enjoyable, it can be stressful to balance apprenticeship work with site work, but there are always colleagues to support me.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured, the block release programme allows me to focus on my apprenticeship work away from distractions on site.

10/10

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

I receive a significant amount of support from the early careers team whilst i am completing my apprenticeship and from my colleagues whilst I am on site

8/10

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

My training provider has supported me very well with the epa process and I have benefitted from the small class sizes which allowed me to get a-lot of time with the lecturers

10/10

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

The level 4 qualification has given me a base understanding of construction processes and practices which I will be able to take into my Level 6 qualification.

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.)

There are a significant amount of social activities which allow me to travel around the UK to see different construction projects and network with different colleagues. I have also had opportunities to meet and network with the leadership team.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have received all the support I require to complete my apprenticeship. In addition to this the block release programme offered by BAM has given me the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the UK and I was able to focus on my studies during this period.

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

The leadership team are very easy to communicate with.