Quantity Surveyor Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2025
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
5/5
Looking after construction packages, issuing out instructions and reviewing payment applications. I also draft orders which places subcontractors in legally binding contracts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme I am on very much as it gives me a mixture of learning in the classroom to adopting that on site.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a vast amount of skills from working from BAM. My construction knowledge has ten folded but more importantly my confidence conveying information to people has increased from working for BAM.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structured however sometimes, I do not get enough time to work on college work such as Appendices or progressing on with my EPA due to responsibilities on site.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I recieve alot of site based support from my project team, however I wouldn't say that I have as much support from higher up.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Leeds College of building is very good when it comes to providing support with people still checking in on me when I am on site.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that it is a good start off in the industry and it gives you a first impetus of what the role will entail however without site experience, you can never truly perform better in your role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there is a sports and social club that sends out activities to do every month such as ski lessons, days out to the races and concerts.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because BAM is a fantastic company that put their employees first.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Make sure you learn company values and showcase them within interviews.
