Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Internship (1 Month+)
Surveying
Kilsyth (Office), Perth (Site)
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I would provide support to experienced colleagues within my team.
General administrative duties.
Developing my knowledge and experience of quantity surveying.
Developing and adapting my communication skills, particularly with the client/subcontractors/colleagues, to reflect the organisation's values.
Review and process subcontractor applications for payment.
Assist with cost monitoring procedures & processes.
Carry out general contract administration tasks.
Attend regular meetings with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Site Agents, Subcontractor representatives, the client and other colleagues.
General administrative duties.
Developing my knowledge and experience of quantity surveying.
Developing and adapting my communication skills, particularly with the client/subcontractors/colleagues, to reflect the organisation's values.
Review and process subcontractor applications for payment.
Assist with cost monitoring procedures & processes.
Carry out general contract administration tasks.
Attend regular meetings with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Site Agents, Subcontractor representatives, the client and other colleagues.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a lot of responsibility from the outset, but received constant support throughout each new task I completed.
I felt very 'part of the team' from the beginning of my placement and this continued throughout.
I was given responsibility for multiple subcontractor accounts and their payments. I was also given the opportunity to manage/monitor a Final Account register & had full responsibility of this.
I felt very 'part of the team' from the beginning of my placement and this continued throughout.
I was given responsibility for multiple subcontractor accounts and their payments. I was also given the opportunity to manage/monitor a Final Account register & had full responsibility of this.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learned new Quantity Surveying skills within a Civil Engineering capacity. My knowledge from university does not cater to this environment predominantly, so it has been very enlightening to apply my known knowledge to this sector and also gain a lot of new knowledge.
I have learned the importance of Cost Monitoring in a project and how this effects the whole cycle of the construction of the project.
I have learned the importance of Cost Monitoring in a project and how this effects the whole cycle of the construction of the project.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received constant support throughout my placement and gained training in tasks/roles which are invaluable to my current studies and future career development. I was assigned an Apprentice QS who taught me each new task as I was given the responsibility & was always available to support me with any questions/guidance that I needed.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was very positive. I felt very welcomed into the team on my specific project. However, I also felt this towards the business as a whole. The office environment was very open and encouraged integration between all teams and departments.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement a lot. It provided me with invaluable experience and exposure to a sector I never thought I'd be able to experience. I believe it has given me much more knowledge to allow me to complete my studies and progress in my career in the future. BAM is a world renowned company and it has given me an excellent head-start in accelerating towards my future goals.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at BAM
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAM
I would let future applicants know that travel is more than likely a requirement of the job. Working in a Civil sector often includes projects which are not situated in 'city-centre' locations. I did not anticipate having to travel to Perth each day but you are compensated for mileage and/or a living away allowance.
