Section Quantity Surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

Leading junior staff members, commercial coatings, paying subcontract, compensation events, applications for payment, commercial reporting, earned value management

8/10

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

I have learnt many skills whilst being in the role, as I have progressed through the apprenticeship and upwards I have developed on these skills and become a more all rounded QS

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it thoroughly, everyone is really nice, I always have plenty of work to be getting on with and can always rely on others to advise or guide me in the right direction if I encounter something new.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The QS pathway is well structured but I do feel there’s a lot of titles compared to other companies

5/10

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

If asked I will receive all the support I need, the key is to ask though and not stay quiet about something you are struggling with

9/10

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

As we are on block release and dealing with work in between it’s difficult to stay in the qualification zone when daily work life is piling up! But they are supportive when called upon

7/10

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

I don’t take a lot of what we learn in college through to my normal job.

4/10

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, many social nights out and bamathon teams to join!

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Yes, very good pay for apprenticeships and can work all over the country.. earning and learning at the same time is the way forward.

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

Be yourself. If you don’t know something don’t act like you do because people don’t mind helping, just need to ask!