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Construction Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship TOLENT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team based in Newcastle. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the commercial side of the Construction industry to develop knowledge, skills and experience whilst studying a relevant degree and receiving guidance from a qualified surveyor.

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday typically 8am - 5pm (this may vary slightly depending on project). No evening or weekend work will be required.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000100104

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting Site Surveyor with a range of commercial related tasks 
  • Support with the measurement of works as the project processes
  • Ensure site records are kept and maintained 
  • Copying and filing where necessary to ensure the smooth running of the commercial department

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 6 Construction quantity surveyor (degree) standard which includes:

  • A BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent Quantity Surveying Level 6 Diploma that is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies and meets the educational requirements for the professional bodies’ full membership or chartered status

This role will also take part in a day release degree apprenticeship course at Northumbria University. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Tolent will support an apprentice through their apprenticeship giving them the skills, experience and qualifications to progress to Assistant Quantity Surveyor. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade Grade to give 120 UCAS points) Essential

Things to consider

This role will be based on a project site within the Newcastle/ Gateshead area.

About the employer

Tolent was founded in 1983 as a small business and has grown into one of the North East's largest construction companies with offices across the North East and Yorkshire. Tolent was created to provide a truly-collaborative organisation, focused on delivering quality projects in a non-adversarial way. We prioritise long-term partnerships over short-term gains and strive to nurture relationships that last as long as the buildings we create.  Tolent builds and delivers projects across the UK in a range of sectors and project types including housing, accommodation, extra-care facilities, leisure facilities, hospitals and schools.

Employer

TOLENT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Address

Ravensworth House

Fifth Avenue Business Park Team

Valley Gateshead

NE11 0HF

Contact

Georgina Corrigan

gcorrigan@tolent.co.uk

0191 4870 505

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

Apprenticeship standard

Construction quantity surveyor (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

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