Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship

Summary

MAC are a national construction consultancy who provide cost management, project management, building surveying and a variety of health and safety services. As part of our ongoing growth strategy we are looking for an apprentice to join our project management team to work in our London office.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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On successful completion of probationary period the following will also apply: Private Medical Insurance; 6% Employer Pension Contribution

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. 1 day per week to be taken as study day.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

5 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

The apprentice will receive a diverse workload with projects ranging from £100k-£50m, a project manager will support them on their day to day duties as well as monitor their development. The role will include:

Reviewing and updating of templates
Recording actions and minutes
Assisting in surveys and inspections
Assisting in report writing
Assisting with tender documentation
Collation of contract documentation
Attending site meetings
Assisting in valuations

Where you'll work

Bakers Hall
7 Harp Lane
7th Floor
London
EC3R 6DP

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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

The apprentice will study towards becoming a Chartered Surveyor (degree) (level 6/bachelor's degree). This will be achieved by taking one day per week as a study day.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade BBB)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Any (grade DDM)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

At MAC we are committed to a grassroots approach of developing and mentoring future talent. We are looking for ambitious talent to join our company on our apprenticeship programme, which provides entry level into the construction industry and the opportunity to fast track your career as a chartered surveyor.

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After this apprenticeship

Once the apprenticeship is complete the successful candidate will have many options in how they wish to progress their career. MAC will review each individuals development needs to understand the apprentices goals, we will then create a bespoke training plan to achieve these
The career development opportunities are endless and MAC will support each candidate to achieve their goals

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321146.

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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 15 June 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Simply send us an e-mail with your CV and a covering note to contact@macconsultingltd.com

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