Graduate Apprenticeship Quantity Surveyor

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path - one that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world.

We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full‑time earn‑and‑learn position where you will be involved in delivering multi‑million‑pound projects, leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

Our Technical Apprenticeship is a 4‑year programme designed to help you grow step by step:

• Graduate Apprenticeship Programme – a four‑year programme during which you'll also work toward professional recognition.
• Year 1 – Cert HE
• Year 2 – DipHE
• Year 3 – BEng
• Year 4 – BEng (Hons)

Delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) on a block‑release basis, with accommodation provided.

Our engineering works cover a range of different sectors such as energy networks, social infrastructure and transport working with clients such as SSE. Apprentices are based within a variety of teams working on a wide range of projects, so the type of roles we have are varied and interesting. From day one on site you will be with an experienced team of professionals supporting you to learn and grow your career as a BAM apprentice.

Quantity surveyors are the construction professionals who make up our commercial management team. As quantity surveying apprentices you will work predominantly on site, supporting the delivery of projects and learning from experienced professionals.

• Gain hands‑on experience and put your learning into practice.

• Learn how to overcome challenges on live projects.
• Drive quality through effective planning and right‑first‑time delivery.

• Be part of real construction projects and work closely with our skilled workforce.
• Apply your learning and knowledge in real‑world scenarios.
• Learn how to apply and manage contracts.
• Monitor costs associated with projects.
• Work with senior quantity surveyors and the site team to ensure any changes to cost and materials are recorded.

• Help to ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety.
• Maintain high personal standards in health and safety.
• Maintain high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour.
• Monitor and record delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods.
• Ensure that works are accurate and set out before work commences.

• Scottish National 5 (N5) qualification with grades A or
  
  B.
• 4 x Highers including Maths (Minimum BBBB).
• Or Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in Civil Engineering SCQF 5/6.

Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world‑class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects, from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality.

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment.

These positions are on projects across northern Scotland, the Highlands and Islands, therefore candidates must be willing to travel, and living away from home may be required.

If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM.

As part of your apprenticeship you will work towards professional membership for your profession. We will support you on this journey with our network of professional mentors and subject‑matter experts, ensuring that you have all that you need to succeed.

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