Assistant QS 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:

Day today I look after subcontract accounts and also look after two projects which are in the design phase.

9/10

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

I would say that my Excel skills have increased dramatically since joining BAM, and also my formal writing, as this is utilised when processing and drafting subcontract orders

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the program. I think the one thing that could possibly be approved is communication between the college and Bam

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say that the college side is very organised. However, the company side isn’t as much that’s where the issues arise

5/10

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

From the apprentice team, not much at all, but from my own team that I work with I get a lot of support from

5/10

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

As I said above, I believe that the apprenticeship team doesn’t really have much involvement in in our development. It’s just are immediate team

6/10

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

I have learnt a lot of stuff in college which I have used in the workplace and a good effect, and I’m glad that I’ve had that opportunity to show my knowledge and put it into skills

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.)

I do get involved in extracurricular like a lot of networking and quite a few social activities, which include the client and our own team

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would, but I would strongly suggest that they stay motivated self motivated because it’s a bit disheartening knowing that you’re all employer team does it doesn’t really bother, but the actual team that you’re working around does

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

I said above about motivation, but also ensuring that you do actually use the skills that you’ve learnt at university or college in the workplace as they all transferable