Building a sustainable tomorrow What if a role with BAM could lead you to achieve ambitions you hadn't yet imagined?
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Choosing a career path can be challenging, especially when faced with the "what ifs." What if you want to start working but still gain qualifications?
What if you're ready for a career change but don't know where to start?
At BAM, we understand these uncertainties, which is why an apprenticeship could be the perfect solution.
It allows you to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while acquiring the skills you need to build a fulfilling career.
An apprenticeship with BAM offers a unique opportunity to explore your potential and discover where your "what ifs" can take you.
You'll work alongside industry professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment, receiving tailored mentorship and building a professional network that could open doors to future opportunities.
Our commitment to fostering talent ensures that you'll gain not just technical expertise but also personal and professional growth, preparing you for long-term success in your chosen field.
During your apprenticeship, you will be paid a weekly wage, financially supported for travel to college, or provided with accommodation.
Plus, you'll have access to the great benefits that come with working for a large, leading construction company like BAM.
With BAM's construction sites located across the country, we endeavour to place you in a location of your choice—helping you answer the question, "What if my future starts here?" Your mission On completion of this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified quantity surveyor, with an NFQ Level 9 Master's degree in Advanced Quantity Surveying.
As an advanced quantity surveyor, you will estimate and control the costs of large construction projects and manage the contractual relationships between involved parties.
You will be involved in solving problems and finding practical solutions to improve the performance of specific projects.
You will select appropriate value management and cost control techniques to suit bespoke projects.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a college leaver who is looking to start their career in the construction industry.
You'll need good communication skills, be an excellent team worker but also be able to use your initiative.
As this is an apprenticeship, you must be prepared to work towards your qualification whilst also working on site and gaining the experience you need to succeed.
To undertake this Apprenticeship, you must have either : A primary honours degree (Level 8) in a built environment programme with a minimum award of 2.2 Or Have successfully completed a Post Graduate Diploma in a built environment programme Or An appropriate professional built environment qualification (i.e.
Chartered membership of the SCSI, EI, CIOB etc.)
and at least 2 years relevant professional experience/responsibility Or A primary honours degree (Level 8) with a minimum award of 2.2 and at least 5 years relevant professional responsibility and experience within the built environment and/or ability evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.
Equivalent Qualifications.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered Or Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should contact the consortium team for advice in the first instance.
Note: An interview may form part of the selection process for special case registrations What's in it for you?
On completion of this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified quantity surveyor, with an NFQ Level 9 Master's degree in Advanced Quantity Surveying.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.
BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance Some of our Company Benefits Include: Competitive Salary BAM Benefits Volunteering & Wellbeing Days 26 days holiday increasing with length of service Annual Salary Review EPA (Employee Assistance Programme) Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals A supportive and collaborative work environment Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations.
As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions.
Today, tomorrow and every day.