Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Summary

You will work alongside our Commercial Team and support in submission of tenders, assist with the company’s month-end accounting processes. You will also work closely with our project delivery team and other departments in the business.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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£20,000 to £22,000

Training course

Construction quantity surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

3

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

Carrying out thorough financial negotiations
Form close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Undertake site visits to understand the full scope of the works
Work with the project delivery team to formulate a realistic budget for schemes to maximise revenue, profit and reputation
Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications
Identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC contract to ensure that any changes to original quotations are factored in

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Chawston House Chawston Lane Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Unit 3, Phoenix Enterprise Park, Grovehill Road, Beverley, HU17 0JG
Unit 5 Sidney Robinson Business Park, Ascot Dr, Derby, DE24 8EH

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

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
Both through the course and on the job training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

About this company

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

https://stonbury.com/who-we-are/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays Healthcare cash scheme Benefex Platform - voucher schemes that run throughout the year, including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme. 6% company pension contribution

After this apprenticeship

Quantity Surveyor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STONBURY LIMITED

Georgie Field

georgiefield@stonbury.co.uk

07977748530

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324947.

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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

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