Commercial Apprentice

Summary

Joining our team as Commercial Trainee, you will be supported and mentored by our regional commercial team to gain the skills and knowledge to become a successful Quantity Surveyor. This critical role within the housebuilding industry, is responsible for budgeting and managing the cost of building new homes.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 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

Supporting the Quantity Surveying team through various stages of a project, from pre-contract to completion, focusing on cost control, valuation, and financial reporting
Developing a strong understanding of Quantity Surveying principles, practices, and procedures through on-the-job learning and training
Supporting the preparation and submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, including accurate data entry and analysis as required
Assisting with basic quantity take-offs and measurement tasks to support cost planning and estimating
Contributing to the accurate costing for various aspects of the project
Reviewing drawings and assisting with the issuing of drawings and records to the Subcontractors
Contributing to identifying cost savings and assist with cost control during a project
Assisting with preparation of tenders and support with the procurement of sub-contractors
Processing Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
Supporting the evaluation and agreement of variations and instructions for smaller trade packages

Where you'll work

Thorp Arch Grange
Thorp Arch
Wetherby
LS23 7BA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Your training plan

Construction Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Team working
Initiative

About this company

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why… Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with eight regional offices and a Group head office employing over 600 people. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone. Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do. We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

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Company benefits

Discretionary bonus, Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme, Private Health care, Company Pension, Life Assurance & Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

After this apprenticeship

Quantity Surveyor

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