Level 6 Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to train as a Quantity Surveyor in our Rail division, gaining a nationally recognised degree level qualification. We deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of highways, energy, water, nuclear, rail and aviation for public and private customers.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£12.91 per hour

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, working hours TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

You will be given exposure to the below and much more: 

Administration of contracts
Producing construction forecasts for the works
Producing applications for payment
Producing and maintaining accurate records of works undertaken
Establishing quantities from construction drawings
Using the quality management and assurance systems available, manage, monitor and contribute contributing to the delivery and implementation of civil engineering projects to specification,
Budget and agreed targets, respecting the need for the security of data and information
Communicating and liaising effectively with own project team, customers, internal or external stakeholders
Work reliably and effectively independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work
Ensure compliance with equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) and ethical standards

Where you'll work

1 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 2DN

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders
Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project
Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency
Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints
Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors
Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client
Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget
Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk
Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase
Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

Your training plan

Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) Level 6.

Alongside the day-to-day role, you’ll attend college on block release to attend the Nottingham campus, accommodation and travel will be provided, to develop your technical knowledge and skills and learn from others in the industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

A Level in:

Any (grade BBB or 120 UCAS Points)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

To become a site quantity surveyor.

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