Section Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Surrey
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3/5
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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
Leading junior staff members, commercial coatings, paying subcontract, compensation events, applications for payment, commercial reporting, earned value management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it thoroughly, everyone is really nice, I always have plenty of work to be getting on with and can always rely on others to advise or guide me in the right direction if I encounter something new.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills whilst being in the role, as I have progressed through the apprenticeship and upwards I have developed on these skills and become a more all rounded QS
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The QS pathway is well structured but I do feel there’s a lot of titles compared to other companies
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If asked I will receive all the support I need, the key is to ask though and not stay quiet about something you are struggling with
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As we are on block release and dealing with work in between it’s difficult to stay in the qualification zone when daily work life is piling up! But they are supportive when called upon
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I don’t take a lot of what we learn in college through to my normal job.
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, many social nights out and bamathon teams to join!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, very good pay for apprenticeships and can work all over the country.. earning and learning at the same time is the way forward.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be yourself. If you don’t know something don’t act like you do because people don’t mind helping, just need to ask!
