Quantity surveyor Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
My role involves me to manage subcontractors on a day to day basis- processing payments, contracts, forecasting, budgeting. Focusing on making sure our project is within budget.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have throughly enjoyed the course thus far, particularly the split between college and being on site I have gained a lot of knowledge from being on site which I have been able to use in my assignments.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed many new skills including - contract writing, forecasting techniques, working excel.
I have developed many old skills such as communication skills this included a speaking to people in person over the phone and on email
I have developed many old skills such as communication skills this included a speaking to people in person over the phone and on email
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is structured well I am aware what I am needing to complete at different stage - there can be an aspect where BAM can have more of an input and direct contact with the apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Not as much as I’d hoped - but they do have regular check ups while at college and be in contact with the college to see our progress
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of help and support while completing my course - my training provider helps a lot in helping me move through college and the apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I have used the knowledge that I have learnt to apply in my day to day work, as it helps with contracting and forecasting
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
Yes there are always networking events available- but may be better if they were more catered to apprentices
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has helped me grow as an individual and allowed me to learn so much more and have loved every step. It has been a joy to work with BAM
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be yourself and have the attitude to want to try new things - it’s a learning curve and you only get better when you don’t understand.
