Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

Isaac Liberty, a leading provider of Employers Agent and Cost Management services, is seeking a Quantity Surveying Apprentice to join our team in Cambridge. You will assist in providing construction cost management services to our clients in the UK.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

6 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist in all stages of a project, from initial project definition and brief to cost planning, through to procurement, construction, and building use
Work with a wide variety of clients, often working alongside other construction professionals in multi-disciplinary teams
Take on responsibilities and work both autonomously and as part of a team
Receive guidance and support to allow you to develop professionally

Where you'll work

St. Giles Court
24 Castle Street
Cambridge
CB3 0AJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
This apprenticeship is delivered via day release model on ARU's Chelmsford campus

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4)

A Level in:

Any (grade 112 UCAS Points (BBC))

BTEC in:

Any (grade 112 UCAS Points (DMM))

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
Organisation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. At Isaac Liberty, we strive to create a flexible and supportive work environment that allows our employees to balance their work and personal commitments. • Social Activities: We believe that a happy and motivated team is key to our success. We organise social activities and events for our employees to get together and have fun outside of work.

About this company

Isaac Liberty Ltd is a chartered surveying practice based in Cambridge, with national coverage for construction management services, specialising in the residential and care sectors. We are a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality results that exceed our clients' expectations. Isaac Liberty has vast experience, providing construction management consultancy services to both public and private sector clients. The directors and the project team have a strong specialism delivering consultancy services across the UK for housing associations, local authorities, leading care operators along with private development companies. We have a reputation for delivering high-quality project management, quantity surveying, employer's agent, and fund monitoring services to our clients.

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After this apprenticeship

At Isaac Liberty, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees. As a Quantity Surveying Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career within the company. Here are some potential future prospects:

Professional Qualification: As an apprentice, you will work towards a graduate degree and professional qualification. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to progress to more senior roles within the company
Continued Learning and Development: We encourage our employees to continue learning and developing their skills throughout their careers. We offer a range of training and development opportunities to help our employees reach their full potential
Career Progression: At Isaac Liberty, we value our employees and provide opportunities for career progression. As you gain experience and develop your skills, you may have the opportunity to progress to more senior roles within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

enquiries@isaacliberty.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320366.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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Company’s application instructions

TO APPLY: please email a CV and Covering Letter to: hiring@isaacliberty.co.uk

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