Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.2/5
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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 work both onsite and in the office dealing both upstream with clients and downstream with subcontractors. Whilst doing this i also go to Leeds college of Building in block release.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, you learn lots of skills - analytical, develop professionalism and get a good understanding of construction.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organized - the block release on college really allows you to have a good balance of your work and college work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
You get alot of support from both your line manager and the apprenticeship team. At a large company like BAM there is alot of support on offer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Alot - Leeds college of building go above and beyond so that your essays are always done within your block and always teach yo how your college work aligns with your work at BAM.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Alot - everything you learn feeds into what you do when you go back on site.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not loads - definitely an area that could be worked on. The future bam team are providing more extra curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great place to work with loads of support when starting your career in construction!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Go for it! The application process is straight forward and you are supported the whole way. It is a great opportunity.
