Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - Reading 2023 BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

Our Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship Scheme will give you well-structured training, incredible projects, talented colleagues and loads of practical experience. You will work towards a Quantity Surveying Degree over 5 years on a part time basis. To manage and lead the cost aspects complex construction projects.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,850.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm if you are under the age of 18, you will work no more than 40 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 42

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    60 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117815

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To manage and lead the cost aspects complex construction projects
  • To ensure that comprehensive study has been undertaken of the whole life aspects of the project and the understanding of the client’s needs
  • To manage the selection of the specialist contractors for the project
  • To ensure that disputes are minimised and settled amicably for all parties
  • To manage the commercial success of a project for all stakeholders

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

You will follow a day-release training programme as part of our RICS-accredited programme. Depending on project requirements, you will be site or office based.

The following qualifications will be gained:

  • BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent level 6 Quantity Surveying Diploma

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be given a career path on joining that will take you through the different roles and experiences you should gain through the apprenticeship. You will start as an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor and work through Assistant QS to Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade A-C) Essential

About the employer

Balfour Beatty is the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure business. Each day our projects change people’s lives and communities for the better. We built the famous London Aquatic Centre and you’ll find our mark in all kinds of infrastructure like hospitals, major roads, rail and power networks. Each year we seek the best apprentices to come and join our ever changing business.

Employer

BALFOUR BEATTY PLC

Address

Aldermaston

Reading

RG7 4PR

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

Apprenticeship standard

Construction quantity surveyor (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2023