Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I liaise with Sub-contractors on a daily basis.
Involvement with tendering and procurement of work and materials.
Insure the prompt payment to Sub-contractors.
Site remeasures and valuations.
Involvement with tendering and procurement of work and materials.
Insure the prompt payment to Sub-contractors.
Site remeasures and valuations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very friendly and welcoming environment.
Ability to do block release and experience level of independence.
Very structured and Cleary.
Lots of support available if needed.
Ability to do block release and experience level of independence.
Very structured and Cleary.
Lots of support available if needed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills in relevant software such as BIM360.
Interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very structured program.
Bam has many year groups of apprentices so are very experienced in supporting people through their studies and quilifications.
Bam has many year groups of apprentices so are very experienced in supporting people through their studies and quilifications.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is always available when needed by everyone
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Average level of support. Do not hear much from them when i am in the workplace.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Helps me learn parts of the industry that is external from my job role but still important.
I feel i learn a lot more job specific things in the workplace.
I feel i learn a lot more job specific things in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, i am part of sports and social club where we get invited to many events through the year.
I am also part of FutureBam where i have had many exiting opportunities including going to the London and even the Netherlands.
I am also part of FutureBam where i have had many exiting opportunities including going to the London and even the Netherlands.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
One of the major players in the industry, highly supportive and structured scheme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Gain work experience; as a minimum reach out and get yourself on a site for a week. This will not only register your interest on show your proactive but also give yourself insight to the company and the role.
