Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Porthcawl
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy my programme. Working towards a degree and having on site experience gives the best of both worlds and I believe i’m receiving a good level pf experience to help me progress in my career as a Quantity Surveyor.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. I’ve learnt a lot of accountancy and excel skills which have caused me to be more efficient in my job. I’ve also improved my communication skills through working in a team on a construction project. Everyone contributed in different ways to achieve the same goal.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
This is structured very well as they provide and academic calendar of when you go to college/university for your block. Therefore, you know when you are on site and when you are at college/university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot pf support on site and in college/university. They check up on my progress and if I have any issues or queries they are more than happy to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Great level of support. I feel I can talk to them whenever I have a problem or don’t understand something fully.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel the qualifications will help eventually provide more opportunities in my career as I will be more qualified.
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
Yeah 5 a side football once a week. Also people from work go to the gym which you can go in groups with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good structured apprenticeship to help achieve a fully qualified employee. Great range of projects which help an employee receive a good level of experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be willing to move away from home. Try and work well in a team as a construction project is all about working in a team with a variety of different people to achieve an overall goal.
