Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

I partake in procurement and raising orders for works required on site. I manage subcontractors and assess their applications for payments/ invoices and pay them according to this assessment. I forecast future expenditure and uplift orders for further/ future payment. I issue variations and instructions to subcontractor works. I provide evidence for the AFP submitted to the client for the project to be paid.

8/10

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

I have developed the skill of multitasking and being able to prioritise things that are more urgent but still be able to keep track of ongoing tasks. I have also built my confidence in excel and using formulas to make a live sheet to help my day to day activities

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme because I work with a good team of people who are always willing to be patient and teach me when I have queries and they help me progress as a trainee. I also love a good challenge and they push me to attempt new things to progress my career and gain more experience

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is pretty organised - it is a bit hard balancing studying and working at the same time but the time in college/ study week gives us some time to catch up on assignments

7/10

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

I receive a good amount of support - my colleagues/ manager are invested in my progression

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from the training providers at LCB. The lecturers are quite helpful and attentive to any questions I may have

9/10

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

My qualification helps my role by providing me with some background knowledge that often feeds in to my work on site

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.)

At work, we do social events often for team building and we also partake in lots of social value. I have visited universities and schools for career fairs to talk to students that may be interested in the construction industry and my field.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BAM is a good company to work for as they help you progress in your field and train you up to be an asset to the company and in general. They offer many benefits and the colleagues you work with are always friendly and helpful

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

Make sure to look at BAM’s company values and apply them to yourself and how you show them in your work/ day to day life. Be ready for a challenge as BAM offer a wide range of projects that you can join to work in and meet new people