Quantity Surveyor Apprentice Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Godstone, Surrey
Review Submitted: May 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Subcontractor payments
Raising client invoices
Procurement (creating material purchase and hire orders, goods receipting)
Cost journals
Raising client invoices
Procurement (creating material purchase and hire orders, goods receipting)
Cost journals
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I’m in my first year. Workload can be high at times but overall I’m very satisfied with the apprenticeship scheme, love the block release setup where I only have 1 college block every year. The team I work with on the framework there’s plenty of support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Organisation of files for example invoices from suppliers/subcontractors, delivery tickets from suppliers.
Communication skills, working with project managers, site managers, senior and managing Quantity surveyors, cost managers.
Communication skills, working with project managers, site managers, senior and managing Quantity surveyors, cost managers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would say Royal Bam’s technical apprenticeship scheme it is very organised. I have gained lots of work experience since mid November which is when I started my site placement. Also the 9 week college block for the degree is really useful, Bam have used one of the the best building colleges in the UK Leeds College of Building (LCOB) for the degree.
The company in general really look after all the staff/apprentices in terms of welfare and benefits.
The company in general really look after all the staff/apprentices in terms of welfare and benefits.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty of support available. Any help that I need at any time I feel confident approaching any staff on the framework that I’m on.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I need to collate evidence from my site placement for my College portfolio. My managers are always willing to help my learning of various aspects of my role which I can include for my college portfolio.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Slight downside, where I work in Bam nuttall who deal with civil engineering projects not commercial buildings. The college course is aimed at buildings meaning the building contracts are slightly different, for example I should be learning more NEC3 & NEC4 contracts as opposed to JCT.
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
College has a football team, there is a running event called BAMATHON, volunteering/public engagement events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Royal Bam Group is an exceptional tier 1 construction/civil engineering contractor that offer lots of support in terms of professional development which can be built on the exciting projects that bam are working on. Many job roles are offered plus the opportunity for promotions as your experience builds. They offer many benefits such as expenses for travel and hotels, company laptop. In general they really look after their staff members in terms of Health & safety and mental wellbeing. I personally am satisfied.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Research your role, try to gain an understanding as to why you want the particular role you’re applying for. Communicate well with the project team and you will be well looked after, do not ever be afraid to ask questions, no question is a silly question. Be consistent in terms of the level of engagement in the workplace. No need to rush in terms of learning, take your time with every task that you carry out when you first start once again ask lots of questions. I’m sure you will really enjoy your time at Bam whether you’re a new apprentice or slightly higher up :)
