Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

To assist and work with the Directors and Associate on all aspects of the contract in order to ensure financial and commercial objectives are met. To develop the role of a QS under the guidance from the team; the skills and techniques required to manage all the financial aspect of a project along with understanding the construction process.

Annual wage

£13,000 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am -5:00pm – 1 hour for lunch.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 23 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

On programme Training:

Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English if required
Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment

Online Portfolio
Online Test
Project
Professional Discussion

Where you’ll work

The Office

67a Bexley High Street

Bexley

Kent

DA5 1AA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Your training course

Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.

Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.

Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects

Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.

Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.

Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.

Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.

Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

About this company

We are a team of Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Construction Consultants, Contract Administrators and Employer's Agents. Our Services include Development Advice, Feasibility Studies, Cost Planning, Value Engineering, Schedule of Works, Take off and Builders Bill of Quantities, Estimating, Tender Analysis, Programming, Procurement, Valuations and Site Visits, Contract Documents and Final Accounts.

http://www.thomascallum.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

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